Posts Tagged: wheel bearing spalling

What Causes Wheel Bearing Failure?

What Really Causes Wheel Bearings to Go Bad — And What’s Involved in Wheel Bearing Replacement In my years as an automotive technician, I’ve seen just about every kind of wheel bearing failure you can imagine—from bearings destroyed by water intrusion to those burned up by overpacking with grease. While modern wheel bearings are engineered to last well beyond 100,000 miles, they’re not indestructible. Understanding what causes them to go bad and what’s involved in wheel bearing replacement will save you money and prevent dangerous on-road failures According to SKF, … Read More