Alty 10 Posted April 2, 2014 I'm 99% sure that my wheel bearings on the rear are on there way and getting noisy so... might as well do the lot, Is there a wheel bearing of choice or is it a pretty standard item ? Thanks Scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
delfinis38 1 Posted April 2, 2014 I'm 99% sure that my wheel bearings on the rear are on there way and getting noisy so... might as well do the lot, Is there a wheel bearing of choice or is it a pretty standard item ? Thanks Scott don't buy cheap rubbish they last five mins.... VW fitted either SNR or SKF. don't buy from vw very expensive..... europarts do some good offers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ralphead 0 Posted April 2, 2014 Why not check for play and adjust them up if needed? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sankysvr6 0 Posted April 2, 2014 SKF wheel bearing part number VKBA529, these are for G60 but think they are all the same for the corrado with rear discs. You can get these off ebay, just find a reputable seller. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
delfinis38 1 Posted April 2, 2014 SKF wheel bearing part number VKBA529, these are for G60 but think they are all the same for the corrado with rear discs. You can get these off ebay, just find a reputable seller. SKF VKBA529 correct also for the rear on a VR.... I used them last year Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted April 2, 2014 Why not check for play and adjust them up if needed? Bearings can still be noisy with the correct play. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ralphead 0 Posted April 2, 2014 They can be noisy when loose too.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger Blassberg 0 Posted April 3, 2014 Lots of people have thrown away perfectly good rear wheel bearings because their rear tyres have become noisy as they get old and worn. Best wishes RB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corrado wannabe 12 Posted April 3, 2014 I just went through all this a couple of weeks ago. Seems all my bearings decided to do one at the same time. A front became really noisy, got that changed and lo and behold the backs were drumming away nicely too. Got a set from Euro Car parts, bought the SKF ones and fitted new discs and pads while I was there. The whole "hand tight" thing with the hub nut was really disconcerting, but I must stress to check them after a few hundred miles as they need to be nipped up a bit. Really need to add all this nonsense to my "members car" thread. Hope you get it sorted Dougie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted April 3, 2014 Lots of people have thrown away perfectly good rear wheel bearings because their rear tyres have become noisy as they get old and worn. Best wishes RB Good call - particularly since the change in VOC's have made tyres wear in odd ways, especially on Corrado's as the rear tyres just don't seem to wear out! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted April 3, 2014 Lots of people have thrown away perfectly good rear wheel bearings because their rear tyres have become noisy as they get old and worn. Best wishes RB Had the exact same thing on my car several months back. Took it to DG Autotech for new wheel bearings, and after a check it was evident they were fine and that the tyres had worn in a certain way to cause very wheel-bearing like noise. New tyres, and it's much better again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carrots 1 Posted April 3, 2014 i fitted new bearings and had noise still.turned out crap tyres Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KipVR 1 Posted April 3, 2014 The undulating wear on a tyre is called 'cupping'. Yeah I know-sounds dodgy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hofmiester 10 Posted April 4, 2014 Hey guys, How do you check for "correct play" in the wheel bearings? I have to swap wheels again and fancy checking mine while she is jacked up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted April 4, 2014 Hey guys, How do you check for "correct play" in the wheel bearings? I have to swap wheels again and fancy checking mine while she is jacked up. What wheel's are you putting on Ron? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paddy26 3 Posted April 4, 2014 Hey guys, How do you check for "correct play" in the wheel bearings? I have to swap wheels again and fancy checking mine while she is jacked up. I presume your talking about rear bearings. You should be able to move the washer with a screwdriver with minimal pressure. I posted the quote from the Bentley in a post a while ago in another thread. \Paddy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hofmiester 10 Posted April 4, 2014 What wheel's are you putting on Ron? Ah ah Mr Clumpster......all in good time my friend....all in good time ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted April 4, 2014 Ah ah Mr Clumpster......all in good time my friend....all in good time ;) That's Pi** Ron come on spill the bean's :lol: You Bugger ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dox 23 Posted April 4, 2014 I've seen the advert - lips sealed :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites