Jeff, have you actually checked your rotors?
The rotors on our cars tend to make a sound
similar to bad wheel bearings. They are thin to
begin with and just plain suck. The noise can
definitely fool a good mechanic. The bearings
are sealed and usually don't go bad. Not saying
that this is definitely it (not being able to see or hear
it myself), but I would double check the rotors.
If it is the rotors you can do the job yourself within
a half an hour if you have basic knowledge of brakes.
Which from your post I assume you do.
Tom
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff Z." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Sentra Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2000 2:03 AM
Subject: SML: Bad Wheel Bearings?(Long)
> Ok guys, I need some advice. For the past couple of days I've been hearing
a
> loud, humming noise coming from the right front area of the car. I've
> narrowed it down to MAYBE the wheel bearings. I've triple checked the
brakes
> and the suspension components, they are fine, and in good operating order.
> I've spent countless hours scouring the archives of the SE-R list. Most of
> my symptoms are similar to what I've found in those archives. What I was
not
> able to determine was
> (1)the cost for the dealer to do the job
> (2)If I were to do the work myself, what parts do I need
> (3)It seems that the entire Hub assembly needs to be replaced, can't find
a
> part#
> (4)Is it really worth the time and effort to do this myself, (I live in an
> apartment complex that really frowns upon working on cars, friends also
live
> in apartments, no relatives nearby either.
>
> I would appreicate any help or input on this situation. I found a list
> member in the archives that seemed to have similar problems. Fortunately
for
> him, it was a totally different situation which he easily solved. He tried
> to help though, (Thanks Chris!).
> Sorry to make such a long post but it's the only car I have, and like the
> rest of you guys, my only way of getting to work. I'm at my wits end over
> this, so I will anxiously await for responses. TIA!
>
> Jeff Z.
