Catastrophicwheel bearingfailure

At Bush Trailer Company, we understand the critical role wheel bearings play in the safety and performance of your trailer. We offer comprehensive services to ensure your trailer’s bearings are in top condition, helping you avoid the pitfalls of bearing failure.

Like all the components under the car, wheel hubs are continually exposed to water, dirt, dust, and other contaminants. They will corrode over time. Cars that live in cold climates are subject to salt and magnesium chloride. If you drive in the rain, some water may splash on the components in the undercarriage. But your wheel hubs get bathed in water. Wheel hubs are very exposed to the elements, so corrosion may cause problems sooner than it would for other components under the car.

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Owning a trailer means taking on the responsibility of regular maintenance to ensure safe and smooth travels. One critical component often overlooked is the wheel bearing. When a trailer wheel bearing fails, it can lead to severe consequences, jeopardizing both your safety and your trailer's condition. Let's delve into what happens when your trailer wheel bearing goes out, the signs to look for, and how Bush Trailer Company can assist in preventing and addressing these issues.

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Don’t forget to check the other components under the car! Worn ball joints and tie rod ends can cause symptoms like those caused by a bad wheel bearing.

The wheel hub’s job is to connect the axle and wheel and to allow the wheel to spin smoothly. Most of the time a vehicle is traveling in a straight line, which puts only minimal stress on the wheel bearing. If your vehicle is out of alignment and pulling, you have to constantly turn slightly to keep the car going straight. Then the bearing is under the added stress of a slight turn all the time. This causes the bearing to wear faster.

Wheel bearings are essential components that enable the wheels of your trailer to rotate with minimal friction. They consist of steel balls or rollers encased in a metal ring called a race. Properly functioning wheel bearings ensure smooth wheel rotation, which is crucial for safe towing.

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Sometimes when your tire hits a pothole, curb, or another large obstacle hard enough, your wheel bearing gets damaged. The bearing either breaks or becomes weaker, leading to eventual failure. Is your car driving differently after hitting a pothole or something else? Your wheel hub assembly may have taken a beating and need inspection.

In the early stages of bearing failure, you may hear the failure before you can feel it using techniques listed above. Another way to determine if the wheel bearing is failing is to measure the runout of the hub. Runout is a measurement of the amount of play in the wheel bearing. You need a dial gauge to precisely measure runout. The rule of thumb is that if the hub’s runout exceeds .004″, the bearing has failed.

If you’re looking for the key to reducing comebacks, it’s to use high-quality replacement parts. Installing a quality part means that there’s a low chance the customer will come back.

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What happens if your wheel bearing goes outwhile driving

Whether you’re testing your own car or a customer’s car, you want to be able to detect the most common signs of a failing wheel hub assembly or a bad wheel bearing:

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No one likes comebacks, but they happen sometimes. You can reduce the number of comebacks your shop gets after a wheel hub assembly replacement with the three tips listed here.

At GMB, we build premium wheel bearing and hub assemblies that fit all of the criteria listed above. You can’t go wrong with a GMB wheel hub assembly. Please contact us for more information about our world-class wheel bearing and hub assemblies.

If you notice these symptoms during your test drive, it can’t hurt to physically inspect each wheel hub assembly on the vehicle. To do this:

Good wheel hub assemblies are built like tanks. But sometimes they break or wear out, like any other part on a car. What causes wheel bearings to go bad though? There are three common causes of bearing failure: impacts, contamination, or improper alignment.

Wheel bearing failure is a serious issue that can lead to hazardous situations on the road. Recognizing the signs of a failing bearing and taking preventive measures are essential for maintaining your trailer’s safety and functionality. Bush Trailer Company is here to help with expert inspections, quality repairs, and preventive maintenance plans, ensuring your trailer remains in peak condition for all your journeys. Trust us to keep you safe and your trailer performing at its best.