Front wheel bearing replacement cost.

[hinged_bap]

Oh dear.

My 75 (now on a shade under 188k ) has developed low speed ABS judder. 'Hoping' it was the rear reluctor rings, I changed the rear hubs as the rear discs and pads needed replacing anyway. The backplates didn't seem that bad but I tapped down the bit that is the same diameter as the reluctor ring as a precaution ( as they'd rusted slightly from behind and raised the edge ) - I didn't want the backplate rubbing on the new rings. Went for a test and the judder is still there. Presumably, it is one of the front reluctor rings, thinking it'd be a simple(ish) job of changing the CV joint, I noticed none of the images of the 75 CV joint had a reluctor ring attached. Delving in a bit more, I learn
they are on the bearing itself and to change them, I am confronted with this very informative guide by eastpete: https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=271937

I guess my question is, does anyone know what a garage would charge to do this. It looks a horrendous job.

TIA

[EastPete]

Are you sure it is ABS judder ? - does the ABS light flicker when the judder occurs ? If not, it could be warped front discs, so a disc/pad change may sort the issue .

If it is ABS-related, a T4 session may tell you if one of the sensors is at fault- you could then just replace that sensor.

I guess a garage would allow 2-3 hours for a front bearing change, so it would cost 100-150 pounds in labour plus parts.

Pete

[hinged_bap]

Hi Eastpete

No sign of the ABS light coming on at all. The judder is intermittent and i guesstimate can occasionally kick in between 5 and 15 mph. All front discs/pads are nigh on brand new and the rears are ( all unipart ). The speedo and cruise control work fine. Braking from high speed is as it should be, but get below that speed threshold and the judder CAN happen.

[EastPete]

Hi Eastpete

No sign of the ABS light coming on at all. The judder is intermittent and i guesstimate can occasionally kick in between 5 and 15 mph. All front discs/pads are nigh on brand new and the rears are ( all unipart ). The speedo and cruise control work fine. Braking from high speed is as it should be, but get below that speed threshold and the judder CAN happen.

I think the next steps would be to get a T4 check (I think Chris in Portsmouth offers this), and jack up the front wheels and spin them listening for signs of a worn bearing (feeling of roughness or rumbling).

Pete

[hinged_bap]

ok, tyvm pete, hopefully i can get the wheels up tomorrow and give em a spin. I've visited Chris before - top man.

[macafee2]

if you want to have a go at changing the front wheel bearing I'll give you a hand.
Could not help until February. I have most tools but no press or bearing puller but think I know a garage that can help with the press.
If you don't have the tools can be done at my place over a few days if needed. I've never done the job and am only DIY but had had some of the bolts in Eastpetes How To apart on my car

macafee2

[hinged_bap]

tyvm for your kind offer macafee2, I'm gonna have a think about what to do about this. The MOT isn't due until early april so I've a few weeks yet. I might go down the s/h hub route, ( and get them prepped beforehand - or possibly even use them as is ), I know nothings seized on the front struts because I did the springs and strut bearings a couple of years back. So access to a press would come in well handy. Need to see if existing bearings rumble first ( i don't think they do ) and then maybe t4 to see if its a duff sensor,

[Stickman]

Why not go see Chris at fareham buddy
He’s one of our trusted traders
Regards
Chris