Nice to see you still in the trenches making excellent videos Kent!! Thanks for all you and your daughter do to keep all the older Mercedes running well. From all us hobbyists and collectors THANK YOU!!
Excellent method of diagnosis sir I enjoy all your videos and am a huge fan and aviation enthusiast as well And any guy with his weight in kumquats will appreciate a fine automobile such as,your channel showcases....
When I bought my 1980 450 SLC there was a definite howling sound in the rt. front so I pulled off the dust cover and found that someone had tightened the bearing so tight that the cone part # is permanently pounded into the washer. The race had a crack across the face and the rollers were all egg shaped. Of course the tick metallic sludge was an immediate give away even before I loosened the bearing nut.
Thanks Kent good heads-up. A good 3 years / 40k miles ago, I installed new front rotors/pads on a W201, along with regreasing and adjusting front wheel bearings with dial gauge. Runs beautifully.
I was going crazy thinking my transmission was making this type of noise on Grand Caravan, went to a mechanic we went on a test drive and he said it's not a transmission. He checked all the wheel bearings, so he calls me. He says put your hand on a rear suspension spring. Feel anything? No. Lets check the other. He spins the wheel and I can feel the grinding by holding the spring.
My dad’s Subaru Outback had 199k miles and absolutely had a wonky noise that I thought might be the wheel bearings and he just wouldn’t do anything about it. I finally took the damn car and drove it to Subaru. Yes, wheels bearings. So I had them take care of it. Was not cheap. But otherwise the car can go another 200k miles.
Given the age of the cars, and the fairly modest cost of bearings, seals and grease, wouldn't it be a simpler to replace proactively for a 30+ year old car?
Hi, the backside of My 1984 W126 280SE hits on the obstacle thresholds while driving. I changed the rear shockers, changed the tires to a bigger size and I always drive slowly over them (about 10-15kmph). It seems to get worse when there's someone on the backside too. What else can I do to solve this ?
I have not seen them fail unless abused under 120K. Between 120K and 200K all depends on type of driving, lubing and adjustement. Above 200K recommend they get changed as a preventative.
Nice to see you still in the trenches making excellent videos Kent!! Thanks for all you and your daughter do to keep all the older Mercedes running well. From all us hobbyists and collectors THANK YOU!!
Gracias por sus videos ,siempre lo sigo, tengo un Mercedes Benz 300sd , 1985.
Excellent method of diagnosis sir
I enjoy all your videos and am a huge fan and aviation enthusiast as well
And any guy with his weight in kumquats will appreciate a fine automobile such as,your channel showcases....
Great video and great reminder! I just checked mine when I changed pads, rotor and break hoses, using your excellent brake pressure bleeding system!
When I bought my 1980 450 SLC there was a definite howling sound in the rt. front so I pulled off the dust cover and found that someone had tightened the bearing so tight that the cone part # is permanently pounded into the washer. The race had a crack across the face and the rollers were all egg shaped. Of course the tick metallic sludge was an immediate give away even before I loosened the bearing nut.
Thanks Kent good heads-up. A good 3 years / 40k miles ago, I installed new front rotors/pads on a W201, along with regreasing and adjusting front wheel bearings with dial gauge. Runs beautifully.
I was going crazy thinking my transmission was making this type of noise on Grand Caravan, went to a mechanic we went on a test drive and he said it's not a transmission. He checked all the wheel bearings, so he calls me. He says put your hand on a rear suspension spring. Feel anything? No. Lets check the other. He spins the wheel and I can feel the grinding by holding the spring.
Thanks .. we need engineering like you in my country 😊
My dad’s Subaru Outback had 199k miles and absolutely had a wonky noise that I thought might be the wheel bearings and he just wouldn’t do anything about it. I finally took the damn car and drove it to Subaru. Yes, wheels bearings. So I had them take care of it. Was not cheap. But otherwise the car can go another 200k miles.
Given the age of the cars, and the fairly modest cost of bearings, seals and grease, wouldn't it be a simpler to replace proactively for a 30+ year old car?
I like your videos I I work on my 300e all the time love the old car😊
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Just replacing both fronts on my R129 for future proofing; they're so inexpensive it's crazy not to if you don't know when they were last done.
My 1984 380sl had new set of bearings when i bought it, but never had issues
thanks for the heads-up!
I always do the finger test too... Always ;)
Ken, one of the unknown Norse gods.
Great video and information grasias Mercedes-Benz stolk
Good tip.
Thanks.
Thanks Kent!
thank you for this do you have a video on replacing the bearings the ken way...
Not sure what a kenway is. I know a ken worth and a place called Kenmore
Very smart.
Anybody now why brakes squeal replaced everything but the bearings got new pads caliper and rotor
In college, I drove my dads saab turbo to a wedding. when i rolled to the front circular drive, the front wheel came off!
Hi, the backside of My 1984 W126 280SE hits on the obstacle thresholds while driving. I changed the rear shockers, changed the tires to a bigger size and I always drive slowly over them (about 10-15kmph). It seems to get worse when there's someone on the backside too. What else can I do to solve this ?
Ok but what about rear wheel bearings? Same procedure???
Rear wheel bearings are more difficult to diagnose as you can not spin the tire fast unless you remove the axle first
My 1985 380se Mercedes is making a dadadada noise it gets louder when I get over 40 idk if it's my wheel bearings or axles what u think ?
sorry that is something I can not speculate on without inspecting the car. Take it to a good front end shop for diagnosis
How long should wheel bearings last?
I have not seen them fail unless abused under 120K. Between 120K and 200K all depends on type of driving, lubing and adjustement. Above 200K recommend they get changed as a preventative.
Don't let this job wait!!! Potentially very dangerous... Just trust me... Lol
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