Bearings question

[Steve_B]

Have just replaced one of the rear brake discs after replacing the bearings. It spins freely, but I can hear a slight sound as I spin the disc, must be coming from the bearings. Doesn't sound bad, but I just wondered if it was normal? Paranoid about the bearings seizing or something silly, packed in the grease to bearings as instucted and 99% confident it's fine. Just really don't want to mess this one up!

Quick answers greatly appreciated, have to do the other one before it gets dark!

[AdamMk2]

Are you sure its not the pads binding on the disc slightly as its new??

Id put the wheel on, drive it round the block and pump the brakes a few times

[Steve_B]

Pads aren't on yet, just that I can hear the bearings spinning and wondered if that's OK?

I'm spinning the disc by hand

[Jay]

Probably fine, mate as along as they aren't making a racket.
Pop the pads on and take it for a drive round the block if it feels OK and you can't hear the bearings take it for a drive on a faster road and if you still don't hear anything job's a goodun' if the wheel falls off well then you know it wasn't right.

[Steve_B]

It sounds smooth, just wasn't expecting it. Just wanna make sure as I don't wanna do the same thing a mkonth or 2 down the line. Bit of paranioa creeping in as I haven't done this before 

[Dolly]

there will be some noise, even the newest bearings, after all its a moving part, as long as its not over tightend then should be fine. best way is to drive it and listen. but dont get too paranoid, get someone impartial because i can guarentee youll hear something that just isnt there lol.

[Jay]

there will be some noise, even the newest bearings, after all its a moving part, as long as its not over tightend then should be fine. best way is to drive it and listen. but dont get too paranoid, get someone impartial because i can guarentee youll hear something that just isnt there lol.

Indeed.

I got so paranoid about mine I had my local garage change mine... twice, I hardly ever went over 60 and when I did I shat myself... Was nothing in the end really, just my paranoia 

[cняis]

there will be some noise, even the newest bearings, after all its a moving part, as long as its not over tightend then should be fine. best way is to drive it and listen. but dont get too paranoid, get someone impartial because i can guarentee youll hear something that just isnt there lol.

Indeed.

I got so paranoid about mine I had my local garage change mine... twice, I hardly ever went over 60 and when I did I shat myself... Was nothing in the end really, just my paranoia 

old perished tyres will also make a similar 'roaring' noise.

guys at work ribbed me for thinking i had a front bearing gone... it was just the sh!tty old tyres!

[Jay]

My tyres aren't that bad a make being Michelin. Front are close to being replaced now, so I'm on the look out for cheap alloys.

[jammac]

put the wheel on and give it a good wobble.

if it does wobble its not right. take wheel off and start again

if its solid and doesnt wobble its kool