southernsc

The otherday my rear driverside wheel started to squeak real bad, like a very faint metal grinding that just grew louder as i drove. I took the wheel off and checked the plate behind the rotor to make sure nothing was in there or the rotor didnt get bent, but everything was fine, I jiggled the rotor and it slightly moved side to side and made that terrible squeaking noise. I was told it could be the axle bearing, anyone know if this is an easy fix? Is this something i should attempt to do my self or should i take it to a shop? A local Lexus dealership wanted 200 for the parts, and almost 400 for the labor.

VVT-i

Make sure it not your brake pads worn out to the metal. If the wheel bearing goes bad you may need to take it to the shop, because a lot of tools, hydrualic press and a lot of labor involved.

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iTrader: (9)

Yeah, unless you're trained on how to do it, and have the proper tools, i wouldnt attempt it yourself in the driveway. The labor you were quoted sounds about right, as its about 4 hours worth of labor or so.