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Old 2011-04-20, 01:39 PM   #1
100_Percent_Juice
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Default Can a wheel bearing go from good to "holy crap what is that sound?"

My front driver side area of my car just started making a pretty noticable vum,vum,vum,vum,vum metal rubbing sound.

I checked the tire because it almost sounded like I picked up something metal but, there was nothing. I still need to check the brake pads and rotor but i am leaning toward a wheel bearing.

I had to replace a rear wheel bearing a few years back and just ordered everything from Subarugenuineparts.com but that will take a few days to get here and I don't want to drive it anymore until I identify and fix the problem. Should I only use an oem bearing and seals or would I be safe going with a kragen/napa part?

Advice please.
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