Wheel bearings necessary?

[black2002ls]

2003 s-10 2wd. Going to be doing the front breaks tomorrow. New pads, turn the rotors and clean the ABS sensors (both are throwing a code). I haven't checked for any slop in the wheel while it is in the air. I will do that when I go to pull the wheels. The truck has 165000 miles on it, I have put 120000 of that on it, and they haven't been done since I bought it. Should I go ahead and plan to replace them, or inspect for wear/issues and go from there?

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[white88]

I'd inspect for wear, slop, or damaged bearings. If they're fine re-pack them, or if sealed just reinstall.

[black2002ls]

Any particular signs of wear that I am looking for? Just marred surfaces?

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[SonicblueGT03]

For an extra $30 or $40? I'd replace them anyway just to not have to worry about them again.

[black2002ls]

For an extra $30 or $40? I'd replace them anyway just to not have to worry about them again.

That was my initial thought. Bearings and seals are $30 total for both sides. However it is getting new spindles early next year to drop it a bit. I may end up converting to blazer spindles which have sealed hubs. I have been planning a suspension upgrade, however the constant ABS light and brake noise needs attention

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[white88]

Check for brinelling, pitting, bluing, make sure all the bearings are there and spin freely.

[black2002ls]

Thanks for the input guys

[black2002ls]

Got this all done this morning, took about 3 hours, with the trip to get the rotors turned. It looks like a new set of rotors will be in order when the front spindles get changed out. The right rotor was too far to be turned.

[black2002ls]

One more question. the primary reason I pulled the rotors was to clean and inspect the ABS/wheel speed sensors. If it was a dirty sensor(s) will those codes reset themselves or will I need to have them cleared?

[Sleeper]

youll have to clear them. Atleast i always did.

[black2002ls]

youll have to clear them. Atleast i always did.

Thats what I figured. I'vegota friend with a scanner. Hopefully cleaning the sensors and the back of the rotors will take care of the codes for erratic front speed sensors.

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