Wheel Bearings

[Trkchezz]

Hi all, Had a front wheel bearing go out on my 2011 Z71 Tahoe, I've already ordered replacements (Timken) and was going to put on new front rotors and pads at the same time. Anything else I should replace while I've got the wheel off and taken apart? Truck drives great until the bearing broke.

 

[Dustin Jackson]

Hi all, Had a front wheel bearing go out on my 2011 Z71 Tahoe, I've already ordered replacements (Timken) and was going to put on new front rotors and pads at the same time. Anything else I should replace while I've got the wheel off and taken apart? Truck drives great until the bearing broke.

@Trkchezz My front sway bar end links basically turned to dust when I undid mine so you might want spares on hand just in case.

 

[Doubeleive]

it would be a good time inspect the tie rods and ball joints also

 

[OR VietVet]

When you put it back together make sure your new pads have the new hardware and use them, like these: https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=1878182&cc=3015551&jsn=2319

Make sure you use quality rotors. You are with the bearings with the Timken brand. Don't cheap on the brake parts. If you do the links, use quality.

Last but not least, when it comes to brakes, cleanliness is next to Godliness. Clean all contact and slide areas and keep the pads and rotor surfaces clean. Use a high temp brake grease on those contact and slide areas.

 

[wjburken]

Make sure you bed the brakes properly as well.

 

[swat2380]

Brake hoses and fluid