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Old 28th February 2021, 18:25   #6
Adam2003
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Originally Posted by AndrewJames View Post
If it were my car and had been sitting not moving over winter, I would look at the brakes first as they may well be seized... I would think so if there is heat being generated.

I've never experienced a bad wheel bearing but I've read you can do a basic test by raising the front of the car and checking for play in the wheel by putting your hands in the 12 and 6pm positions, 3 and 9pm positions and trying to rock the wheel. Everything should feel nice and tight. If not, it may be an indication of a bad bearing but could be other things too.

Thanks Andrew. I’ve been idling it every 3 days but never thought about the brakes. When I sorned it before this didn’t happen so that makes me think it won’t be the brakes.


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