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Originally Posted by ryanmicj
So three questions, 1- could they have possibly done anything to the wheel assembly? I wasn't hearing the sound before I brought the car in. 2- is having the bearing assembly repaired a warantee replair, and if not, is it expensive? 3- is there actually any point in having the brake dust cleaned out, or is that just something else to charge the clueless people (me)?
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Ryan,
Answers to your questions...
1. They really couldn't have touched the wheel bearing unless they did pretty much a dissassembly of that side of the axle. To clean out the brake dust doesn't include anything involving the wheel bearing. I hope that makes sense. Maybe you can locate a parts diagram blowup to get a better picture how everything is put together.
2. You should probably call the dealership and inquire with them. If it's not covered under warranty, then yes it is an expensive repair. It would run you somewhere in the ballpark of $300 and that's mostly labor cost. You can purchase all the parts you need and do it at home if you have a press to press everything together.
3. No and yes. There is a very simple way to clean the brake dust out. Every time you wash your car run the water through the holes in your rim. Do it on the front and get on and around the caliper thoroughly and do the same with the rear drums. This washes all of the brake dust out. Just keep in mind that when you spray out the front brakes they will be wet and yo should wait for them to dry before immediately getting into the car and driving. Or at least know that you'll need to increase your braking distance.