Wheel bearings?

jonperry64 · Feb 1st, 2018, 19:55

My 855 has developed a noise when I go round reasonably sharp right hand bends. It sounds more like the rear brakes binding than a wheel bearing but could binding brakes be a symptom of worn wheel bearings?

SteveSarre · Feb 3rd, 2018, 10:44

Do you have standard rims and tyres?
If not, then the tyres might be rubbing on the wheel well.

I think I have had this when I fitted various C70 rim and tyres combinations to my V70.

Hope that helps.
Steve

jonperry64 · Feb 3rd, 2018, 12:17

I think they're standard Steve - but I'll check. Thanks.

SteveSarre · Feb 3rd, 2018, 18:31

Most 1997-98-99 V70s have either 195/60V15 or 205/50W16

For your 855, it might be worthing looking at the size found here
https://www.kwik-fit.com/tyres/search

If the tyre has been rubbing, you will see a rub mark on the plastic wheel well liner.

I would start at the left rear, take off the wheel, look where the top inside edge of the tyre might rub against the wheel liner.

Steve

Richard_TD · Feb 4th, 2018, 07:23

It would be worth checking the tightness of the driveshaft nuts. Both the 850s here have had one work loose recently.

It's quite common to fit 205/55x16 tyres instead of 205/50x16 because they are about 2/3 of the price and improve the ride slightly. That doesn't normally cause a problem, so if you've got them fitted there's probably another issue.

jonperry64 · Mar 18th, 2018, 14:51

Just had the MOT done and it turns out the noise I was hearing was from the handbrake which is binding on one side and needs adjusting.

Richard_TD · Mar 19th, 2018, 06:24

I would order a set of shoes, they tend not to cope well with binding.

Feb 1st, 2018, 19:55	#1
jonperry64 Junior Member Last Online: Jun 14th, 2018 23:12 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Frome	Wheel bearings? My 855 has developed a noise when I go round reasonably sharp right hand bends. It sounds more like the rear brakes binding than a wheel bearing but could binding brakes be a symptom of worn wheel bearings?

Feb 3rd, 2018, 10:44	#2
SteveSarre Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 17:43 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: London/West Country	Do you have standard rims and tyres? If not, then the tyres might be rubbing on the wheel well. I think I have had this when I fitted various C70 rim and tyres combinations to my V70. Hope that helps. Steve __________________ V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Man. 1999 Red V70 2.5 10V Auto 1998 Green C70 T 20V Auto Conv. 2001 Blue, C70 T5 Auto Conv. 2000 Blue V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Auto 1998 Green, V70 2.5 10V Auto BiFuel 1999 Red (scrapped) V70 20v Auto 1999 Green (scrapped)

Feb 3rd, 2018, 18:31	#4
SteveSarre Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 17:43 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: London/West Country	Most 1997-98-99 V70s have either 195/60V15 or 205/50W16 For your 855, it might be worthing looking at the size found here https://www.kwik-fit.com/tyres/search If the tyre has been rubbing, you will see a rub mark on the plastic wheel well liner. I would start at the left rear, take off the wheel, look where the top inside edge of the tyre might rub against the wheel liner. Steve __________________ V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Man. 1999 Red V70 2.5 10V Auto 1998 Green C70 T 20V Auto Conv. 2001 Blue, C70 T5 Auto Conv. 2000 Blue V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Auto 1998 Green, V70 2.5 10V Auto BiFuel 1999 Red (scrapped) V70 20v Auto 1999 Green (scrapped)

Feb 4th, 2018, 07:23	#5
Richard_TD Master Member Last Online: Mar 13th, 2020 17:15 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Fife	It would be worth checking the tightness of the driveshaft nuts. Both the 850s here have had one work loose recently. It's quite common to fit 205/55x16 tyres instead of 205/50x16 because they are about 2/3 of the price and improve the ride slightly. That doesn't normally cause a problem, so if you've got them fitted there's probably another issue. __________________ 1996 Volvo 855 2.5 20V GLT

Mar 19th, 2018, 06:24	#7
Richard_TD Master Member Last Online: Mar 13th, 2020 17:15 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Fife	I would order a set of shoes, they tend not to cope well with binding. __________________ 1996 Volvo 855 2.5 20V GLT

Feb 3rd, 2018, 12:17	#3
jonperry64 Junior Member Last Online: Jun 14th, 2018 23:12 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Frome	I think they're standard Steve - but I'll check. Thanks.

Mar 18th, 2018, 14:51	#6
jonperry64 Junior Member Last Online: Jun 14th, 2018 23:12 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Frome	Just had the MOT done and it turns out the noise I was hearing was from the handbrake which is binding on one side and needs adjusting.

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