MOT fail - Fiesta Rear Wheel bearings

cubegame

Good evening all.

My Fiesta Mk6 failed it's first MOT this morning. The reason given is that both rear wheel bearings feel rough when turned.

Is this a sign that replacement is needed or can they be serviced in some way? They have done over 100000 miles since new.

Any idea of costs on this as well? Is it a DIY job at all?

Hintza

Your car is 3 years old? Wow you do a high mileage.

I'm slightly surprised they have gone but it is possible. Parts will be about £100 plus 1-2 hours work.

Is it DIY job? Possibly if you are quite handy but is shlep without the hoist. Personally nowadays I would get the garage to do it. With a decent labour charge hopefully in and out for sub £150.

cubegame

Hintza wrote: »

Your car is 3 years old? Wow you do a high mileage.

I'm slightly surprised they have gone but it is possible. Parts will be about £100 plus 1-2 hours work.

Is it DIY job? Possibly if you are quite handy but is shlep without the hoist. Personally nowadays I would get the garage to do it. With a decent labour charge hopefully in and out for sub £150.

It's 7 years old. I meant it had failed for the first time. Cheers for the reply. Looks like I'll have to ring round on Monday.

Rolandtheroadie

Get the brake shoes done at the same time. When I done the wifes rear shoes, the bearings collapsed (common I believe) and needed replaced. Were about £22 from a motor factors if I remember correctly (the bearings that is).

steveo3002

should be doable for a diy'er with a few tools , no big deal really

calebdylan

better to go to the dealer even though they are little expensive the original company parts suits well and the problems are solved by well trained professionals it increases the life time and its a profitable way in chase of long term

goldspanners

it depends on the type of bearings used. if its the traditional tapered bearing they should be a doddle. but if its one the more commonly used bearings these days ( which are in my focus) you might find it not so easy to change, the bearings are pressed into the drums and don't come out without a fight, it caused so much of a fight for me i actually cracked my brake drum trying to change one i was hitting it so hard. for a new rear brake drum with the bearing already fitted it cost me £80 from a ford dealer for a genuine part. which i though was pretty good considering the bearing kit cost £35 on its own.

cyclonebri1

Not sure what type off bearing it will be, but if it is a taper roller then it may just be possible to regrease and re-adjust, but it could be sealed.

And again if it actually feels rough it's likely picked up and will be crackered. 100K ? seems fair for rears, but not exceptional.

cubegame

Well, I've jacked the car up quickly this morning and had a go at turning it myself. There's no play at all with the brake on but with the brake released there is a slight resistance to turning. And given a good spin it does come to a stop quicker than I would expect so I think something is going on.

w.dws

Generally my advice is if you have to ask how to do it don't attempt it yourself, its a cheap enough repair to let the garage do.

goldspanners

cubegame wrote: »

Well, I've jacked the car up quickly this morning and had a go at turning it myself. There's no play at all with the brake on but with the brake released there is a slight resistance to turning. And given a good spin it does come to a stop quicker than I would expect so I think something is going on.

it might even be a sticky rear brake shoe or cable.

my advise is if your fairly confident a turning a spanner have a go, how else will you even learn to do it. at worst you will need to buy new drums.