SANBURG WHEEL BEARINGS

 

 

          Before wheel bearing replacement cost is discussed, here is a brief background on what a wheel bearing is. A wheel bearing is a device that enables the wheels of a car to rotate, aiming to reduce the friction between the wheel and the axle. The wheel bearing makes sure that the wheel rotation and the movement of the wheels of the car is smooth. It acts as a buffer which lengthens the life of the axle and the wheel.

 

         The wheel bearing is a slotted disk with ball bearings placed inside. These ball bearings roll and allow the movement of the wheel while reducing friction. Because of its role as a buffer between the axle and the wheel, it is important to keep it greased and repacked regularly. The greasing job should be done after a mileage of 23000 miles or once every two years. Do not let it come to the point where you would hear roaring or screeching when your wheels are rolling.

 

         Wheel bearing replacement cost is expensive so take note of what causes wheel bearings to break down. The failure of your wheel bearing depends on the use of the vehicle and how often your car undergoes a maintenance job. One major cause is negligence in maintenance and wheel bearing installation. Another major cause of wheel bearing failure is the lubricant: it may be contaminated, the application is either too much or too little, or substandard lubricant is used.

 

        Wheel bearing replacement cost can be difficult to estimate because it differs from car to car, and from model to model. Another factor that affects the wheel bearing replacement cost is the type of wheel bearing, because the wheel bearings in the front tires are different from the rear tires. One more factor that can contribute to the wheel bearing replacement cost is the labor involved when replacing it. A new wheel bearing can cost anywhere between $40 to $400 while labor can cost between $70 to $150.

 

      You can look at different wheel bearing replacement cost in the internet. You can also ask about wheel bearing replacement cost from different auto repair shops and car manufacturers.