Grumbly Front hubs?

jayartibee · 08-15-2018, 12:57 PM

My front wheel bearing(s) are getting more noisy. Especially when braking. Smooth roads are becoming noisy.

The front axle still has runflat tyres.

But I can't work out which hub - or is it both. Seems to come from both sides? I guess I just replace the pair as it's an easy job. Are the 'OEM quality' kits OK?

Jeremy

therealdb1 · 08-15-2018, 05:03 PM

How many miles has the car done?
It is likely that both sides have done a similar mileage.
Depending on how you use the car an aftermarket kit will probably be ok unless you red-line it round the Nürburgring!
After all BMW and most other vehicle mass producers do not make wheel bearings they buy them in from a reputable bearing manufacturer.

jayartibee · 08-16-2018, 04:00 AM

Its done about 105K. I think I'll do both as it looks a doddle job

therealdb1 · 08-16-2018, 05:13 AM

Yeah! Shouldn't be difficult and it is only money!

Sensible_ · 08-18-2018, 05:37 AM

Front bearings are very easy on the e90. I'd get genuine or *** parts.

Might be worth doing discs and pads at the same time.

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jayartibee Enlisted Member 5 Rep 47 Posts Drives: E91 325i, E87 116i, Jaguar XJ8 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Grumbly Front hubs? My front wheel bearing(s) are getting more noisy. Especially when braking. Smooth roads are becoming noisy. The front axle still has runflat tyres. But I can't work out which hub - or is it both. Seems to come from both sides? I guess I just replace the pair as it's an easy job. Are the 'OEM quality' kits OK? Jeremy
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therealdb1 Lieutenant 106 Rep 576 Posts Drives: Graphite E93 335i Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Norfolk UK iTrader: (0)	How many miles has the car done? It is likely that both sides have done a similar mileage. Depending on how you use the car an aftermarket kit will probably be ok unless you red-line it round the Nürburgring! After all BMW and most other vehicle mass producers do not make wheel bearings they buy them in from a reputable bearing manufacturer.
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jayartibee Enlisted Member 5 Rep 47 Posts Drives: E91 325i, E87 116i, Jaguar XJ8 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Its done about 105K. I think I'll do both as it looks a doddle job
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therealdb1 Lieutenant 106 Rep 576 Posts Drives: Graphite E93 335i Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Norfolk UK iTrader: (0)	Yeah! Shouldn't be difficult and it is only money!
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Sensible_ Colonel 529 Rep 2,505 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: London iTrader: (1)	Front bearings are very easy on the e90. I'd get genuine or *** parts. Might be worth doing discs and pads at the same time.
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