Wheel bearings play a crucial role in supporting and enabling the axles and wheels to rotate effortlessly, without any impediments and simultaneously carrying the entire weight of the vehicle. In essence, they act as a significant bridge between the wheels and the vehicle, enabling seamless rotation, optimal performance, and improved fuel efficiency.

Wheel bearings often encounter issues because of inadequately sealed bearings or lack of lubrication. This results in worn bearings, which can pose a severe threat to safety, leading to wheel lock-ups or seizing, particularly while the car is in motion.

Not only do these problems cause inconvenience to the driver, but they can also result in disastrous accidents, resulting in injuries or even fatalities. Thus, it is critical to understand the factors that contribute to the malfunction of wheel bearings. They can also cause uneven wear on the tyres, loud noises and vibration in the car.

It is crucial to give the wheel bearings in your car the attention they deserve as they have the potential to cause detrimental effects. These often disregarded components can bring about an array of issues including irregular tyre wear, jarring sounds and uncomfortable vibrations whilst driving. The bearings play a vital role in ensuring the wheels are able to spin freely on the axle. Unfortunately, they are situated out of sight which means they are commonly overlooked during vehicle upkeep.

Because wheel bearings are hidden from view they are often a forgotten component in the vehicle, so proper maintenance and regular inspection is important. Eagle Farm Auto Care in Eagle Farm offer:

• Peace of mind: Not only are Eagle Farm Auto Care a Repco Authorised Service Centre, but we have a combined 20 years of experience on our team. From large jobs to small, you know you are in good hands with our mechanics.
• Ongoing Training: As part of the Repco Authorised Service network, our mechanics are offered training seminars and received service bulletins about the latest diagnostic equipment and vehicle upgrades.
• Friendly Service: Eagle Farm Auto Care are not just a shop, but a locally owned and operated community of mechanics who are looking out for our neighbours.

• Repacking and adjustment of wheel bearings (where applicable)
• Hub Assembly Repairs and Replacement
• Bearing replacement

Wheel bearing failure: Symptoms
The wheels on your vehicle need to operate in a smooth manner, regardless of surfaces and speeds. When there is damage to the wheel bearings, the drive is no longer smooth as friction will build up. This friction can then break down the wheel bearings and cause wear and tear on the axle.

Eagle Farm Auto Care can give you peace of mind by advising you what is causing the loud noise or vibration in your vehicle. It may be time to come in and see our mechanics if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms:

• Vibrations felt in the foot pedals
• Vibration in the floor above the wheels
• Pulling of the car to one side
• Loud noise coming from the tyres

Possible Causes of these symptoms:

• Damaged or leaking seal on the wheel bearings
• Issues with the hub assembly
• Lack of grease on the wheel bearings

For wheel bearing replacements and routine maintenance in and around Eagle Farm contact our team at Eagle Farm Auto Care.