Glossary / Suspension

wheel bearing

61 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A wheel bearing is a small component that lets the wheel spin easily. It helps keep the car moving smoothly and stops the wheel from grinding against the axle.

Technical Definition

A wheel bearing is a set of balls or rollers that allow the wheels to rotate smoothly around the axle, reducing friction and bearing load.

Hear It Discussed

"I was able to limp it there eventually, but no, we lost a wheel bearing on the way up the last time and no longer have that."
Holiday Insanity, Movie Cars, and Plymouth Connoisseurship Bring a Trailer Podcast 04:19

"the other three things I'd look at would be a bad wheel bearing, a bad tire, or a bad axle."
#2637: Meet the Staff The Best of Car Talk 22:39

"The other thing that can cause it is the wheel bearings on these things now have changed. They used to rust and we had, if you listened to our show for a number of years, you'd hear us talking..."
More Help For You To Fix Your Car Live Over The Air with The Motor Medics Under The Hood show 06:23