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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: rich1977 on 04 October 2012, 20:31

Title: play in rear wheel (how much is normal)
Post by: rich1977 on 04 October 2012, 20:31

right then just gone to change my rear pads as car had developed a squeaking from a stuck caliper due to a seized slide in the carrier. thats all sorted and re assembled but on putting wheel back on noticed alot of play in the wheel similar to if nuts where not fully tight. theres no noise or rumbling when car is driven but the play is still there once weight is on car (no unusual wear on  tyre either).

now do people think this is just a simple case of tightening bearing or should i just order new ones?

Title: Re: play in rear wheel (how much is normal)
Post by: Screech16v on 04 October 2012, 20:37

If theres no symptoms other than a tiny bit of play then id just nip it up a tiny bit as they are not meant to be tight anyway,just past finger tight  :wink:

Title: Re: play in rear wheel (how much is normal)
Post by: rich1977 on 04 October 2012, 21:01

Well what do you class as a tiny bit of play lol?

With car jacked up and pulling wheel back and forth with hands at 12 and 6 a clock I'd say there's about 2-3 mm movement

Title: Re: play in rear wheel (how much is normal)
Post by: Screech16v on 04 October 2012, 21:04

Thats tiny mate  :smiley:

Title: Re: play in rear wheel (how much is normal)
Post by: Wayne on 15 October 2012, 21:35

Just tighten the bearing a little but be carefull not to overtighten.