Rear wheel bearings--- MOT ?

[Snag20]

Just doing my pre-MOT checks.

One rear wheel bearing seems to have some play in it. Bit of movement in wheelrim at 12-6 and 3-9 o clock, I assume the wheel bearing is on its way out.

Will this cause probs at the MOT due this week, hope not as planning a Vanfest weekend.

cheers.



where is the best place to get decent bearings ?

[fullsunian]

It needs to be fairly bad play to fail on the rear bearings. Does it feel rough if you spin it? ..Thats a fail.
IAN

[Snag20]

Doesnt feel rough at all, and no apparent griding like noises, just a bit of rocking top to bottom and side to side, cant think what elese it could be apart from bearing.


Am I correct in thinking I will need a 46mm hub socket and 3/4 drive breaker bar to undo it ?

cheers

[armyphil]

.Am I correct in thinking I will need a 46mm hub socket and 3/4 drive breaker bar to undo it ?

cheers

Yes thats right and a long bar by which i mean about ten foot or a shorter one and few rounded people

[simony]

one of mine has had slight movement in it since ive had it over 4 years still ok and passes mot

[toomanytoys]

Due to the design of the hub and the type of bearing used ("C3 grind" which means it has a specific amount of clearance to allow for heat build up) its normal to have a little play.. a good suggestion would be to go for a reasonable drive before MOT to warm up the bearings this will reduce the amount of play..
Bearing change is a bit of a pain... as the rear hub assembly has to be dissmantled and removed to replace the bearing (I am just refurbishing some bearing housings at the mo)