Do you ever wonder what keeps your wheels spinning seamlessly on the road? Well, the secret lies in your wheel bearings!

These humble yet crucial components play a vital role in ensuring a smooth and safe ride. Regular inspection and maintenance of your wheel bearings are key to avoiding potential problems down the road.

Smoothness of operation of your vehicle's wheels is a must, irrespective of speed and surface. Damage to the wheel bearings causes an accumulation of friction, leading to their breakdown, resulting in the wearing down of the axle.

Faulty wheel bearings typically arise from inadequate sealing or insufficient lubrication. These defective bearings can be quite hazardous, as they can disintegrate and cause the wheel to separate from the vehicle. They can also lead to irregular tyre wear, disruptive sounds and vibration in the car.

If you are aware of any unusual noises or symptoms, be sure to alert the team at Braeside Auto Care in Braeside so they can investigate thoroughly.

• Peace of mind: Not only are we a Repco Authorised Service Centre, but we have a combined 20 years of experience on our team. From large jobs to small, you know you are in good hands with our mechanics.
• Ongoing Training: As part of the Repco family, our mechanics are offered training seminars and received service bulletins about the latest diagnostic equipment and vehicle upgrades.
• Friendly Service: We are not just a shop, but a locally owned and operated community of mechanics who are looking out for our neighbours.

• Repacking and adjustment of wheel bearings (where applicable)
• Hub Assembly Repairs and Replacement
• Bearing replacement

The wheels on your vehicle need to operate in a smooth manner, regardless of surfaces and speeds. When there is damage to the wheel bearings, the drive is no longer smooth as friction will build up. This friction can then break down the wheel bearings and cause wear and tear on the axle.

Braeside Auto Care can give you peace of mind by advising you what is causing the loud noise or vibration in your vehicle. It may be time to come in and see our mechanics if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms:

• Vibrations felt in the foot pedals
• Vibration in the floor above the wheels
• Pulling of the car to one side
• Loud noise coming from the tyres

• Damaged or leaking seal on the wheel bearings
• Issues with the hub assembly
• Lack of grease on the wheel bearings

For wheel bearing replacements and routine maintenance in and around Braeside contact our team at Braeside Auto Care.