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    Question Time for front hubs?

    On Friday, I had my tires replaced. Today, while driving, I would occasionally hear a clunk-type noise near the front passenger wheel when I would suddenly apply brakes and/or turn sharply. The noise was similar to what I would have expected if the wheel lugs or brake mounting bolts weren't tight, and would only happen once per braking event or turn.

    I checked all of the lugs after the first couple of times I heard it, and they were tight. When I got home, I removed the wheel, checked the brake mounting bolts, (they were tight,) and replaced the wheel.

    Assuming the clunk doesn't go away, would it be a reasonable assumption that it is time to replace the hub? If so, does anyone have any problems with the Timken 513152?

    Thanks for the advice.
    Mike Walsted - Not an expert, just a data point.
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    Was there any play in the hub?

    I replaced my front hub on my '94 with Timken works good so far!

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    I didn't notice any play in the hub, but I didn't check it with the wheel off of the ground. While on the ground, I pushed and pulled on the tire to see if I could get the noise to duplicate, and felt no play.

    As I only heard it while driving, I can't be real sure of exactly where it is coming from. I'm guessing hub just by the sound and when it occurs. It could be suspension related, but I couldn't come up with a scenario where I would get a suspension clink/clunk noise from turning or braking.
    Mike Walsted - Not an expert, just a data point.
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    That doesn't sound like a wheel bearing to me, I think something is loose or worn. Bad wheel bearings almost always have pad knock-back, a humm, or a vibration you can feel through the floorboard.
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    Thanks!
    What do you mean by "pad knock-back"?
    Mike Walsted - Not an expert, just a data point.
    1999 Miata
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    Swaybar? Endlinks? Just a thought..

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