Noisy rear wheel bearings are an issue on my 96 prelude 4ws 2.3, everywhere i search for details says this is a common fault.However i have tried to source some new ones (in the hub) and price is a whooping £170 each! - has anyone found cheaaper units and if so where from ?
I have tried to strip them down, clean,regrease etc but no they are still noisy!
Any help would be welcome - many thanks

 

Nope. You have to replace them. I just had to replace my rear drivers about a month or two ago. Its quite now though..........

The more you drive on it - the louder it will get - it won't come off of course, but it'll sure be loud. It'll turn into a really loud clunking noise - like hitting two pipes(hollow) together

 

Cheers, i will source new ones , no clunking yet but sure to come i guess ! its either that or sell the mother!

 

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OH, it'll come.......just keep driving it - you'll be imbarassed to drive down the street.

If you need help changing it, just pm me or send an email..

 

Hi,
Thanks for your info - i am sourcing some new ones , if i get stuck i will email you.
Many thanks

Steve

 

yeah same thing happend to me when i bought my lude. i have an in though with manufacturer pricing on these parts though so i got 2 rear bearings for 200 bucks . oh and depending on how long you drive on them it could turn from a clanking into a not moving at all and they just lock up. i suggest if its only 1 side that the bearing is going out on that you replace both drivers and passengers side on whichever axel its on.

 

Cheers for the info - you would have thought Honda would get it right on these !
Who did you use for the bearings ? and would they export to uk i wonder - cheers