Wheel Bearing Issues

[Tickford 302]

Does any one have any front wheel bearing issues with there AU..? I replaced em 6 months ago with Pedders ones and there stuffed. It is an AU problem or a Pedders problem..? Had the car for 8 years. Never had this drama before. Cheers.

[XB GS 351 Coupe]

Pedders problem.

They mostly use cheap Chinese rubbish at highly inflated prices.

Get quality branded bearings and all problems will be gone.

[olfella]

Originally Posted by XB GS 351 Coupe

Pedders problem.

They mostly use cheap Chinese rubbish at highly inflated prices.

Get quality branded bearings and all problems will be gone.

So Pedders get cheap Chinese bearing now as well do they? Besides they have every right to make a quid - same as you and me.

[Tickford 302]

Thanks mate. I've spent at least $5000 with them in the past 2 years and have been back a number of times to have bits and pieces replaced under warranty. Some of there gear must be ok because the car drives like a brand new one. But there bushes......

[Tickford 302]

I might head down to Statewide Bearings tomoz and see what they've got.

[Trump]

It is a Pedders problem, I don't know why you wouldn't have gone for OEM Ford items; the cost difference between the two is negligible.

Example:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/GENUINE-F...kAAOSw~OVWvStb

[Bill M]

See this thread on AU-BA BF front bearings...
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11449446
Agree with XB GS 351 Coupe, quality branded if you can, it will be better in the long run.
Bill.

[mike_nofx]

Originally Posted by olfella

So Pedders get cheap Chinese bearing now as well do they? Besides they have every right to make a quid - same as you and me.

Not sure what you're saying with this post?

That its ok Pedders use inferior bearings which only last 6 months because they need to make money too?

[XB GS 351 Coupe]

Yes must be Ok for people to sell inferior parts to make money in some peoples eyes.

[XB GS 351 Coupe]

Originally Posted by olfella

So Pedders get cheap Chinese bearing now as well do they? Besides they have every right to make a quid - same as you and me.

Yes, but I make a quid doing quality work, if I do shonky work people die. Making money is no excuse for selling inferior parts

[Franco Cozzo]

I've never used their bearings but Pedders foam cell 4x4 shocks are pretty good, we've done two lift kits now with their full setup and they've been great. The 4x4 stuff seems pretty good.

[XB GS 351 Coupe]

Originally Posted by Big Damo

I've never used their bearings but Pedders foam cell 4x4 shocks are pretty good, we've done two lift kits now with their full setup and they've been great. The 4x4 stuff seems pretty good.

Never tried their 4x4 shocks but can't say that I would ever try them, I don't like their business practices, I have used their springs and shocks in a car years ago and they were horrible, ended up pulling the lot out and turfing it.

[olfella]

Originally Posted by mike_nofx

Not sure what you're saying with this post?

That its ok Pedders use inferior bearings which only last 6 months because they need to make money too?

No. I am saying I would not go bagging someones product without giving them the right of reply. They are sponsors here as well. However there are many variables with wheel bearings, and quality is only one. Adjustment, lubrication are another two. Show me one manufacturer that does not make a inferrior product once in a while. Is this a bad batch? I prefer to give them the benifit of the doubt first. Besides, how doe we know they are of Chinese origin?

[Tickford 302]

so I checked that thread out. Hmm.... Cheers Bill.

[Trump]

In this instance, we don't know anything about the bearings besides that they failed. What needs to happen now is the OP needs to get the car back to the Pedders shop that fitted them and get them replaced under warranty.

[olfella]

Originally Posted by Bill M

See this thread on AU-BA BF front bearings...
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11449446
Agree with XB GS 351 Coupe, quality branded if you can, it will be better in the long run.
Bill.

We dont know the bearings are at fault. If I bought from a name like Pedders, then I would assume I was getting quality. Their workmanship at some branches may be questionable though, as with all garages.

[BFGasUte]

Originally Posted by Tickford 302

Does any one have any front wheel bearing issues with there AU..? I replaced em 6 months ago with Pedders ones and there stuffed. It is an AU problem or a Pedders problem..? Had the car for 8 years. Never had this drama before. Cheers.

Hello,

You have answered your own question. Go to a bearing shop and buy a brand name bearing / or genuine. I remember an Ex Pedder's franchise owner had a bit to say many years ago, not an organization I would deal with even if only part of it was true.

[olfella]

Originally Posted by XB GS 351 Coupe

Yes, but I make a quid doing quality work, if I do shonky work people die. Making money is no excuse for selling inferior parts

But you only assume they are inferior. Are you a professiobal in this area or even a metallurgist? Like I said before, no need to go off half cocked with no facts.

[olfella]

Originally Posted by XB GS 351 Coupe

Yes, but I make a quid doing quality work, if I do shonky work people die. Making money is no excuse for selling inferior parts

And we are not talking about work here but a product.

[Tickford 302]

My Pedders mechanic never has a problem making good on parts and labour. He does a good job. As for the Pedders parts.. Well it's not my profession. As I said before. The car drives like new. And if I have a problem. I go back and if it's something under warranty it's fixed no
Charge.

[marty351]

Damn them cheap trailor bearins'.

[Beastie]

Originally Posted by Tickford 302

My Pedders mechanic never has a problem making good on parts and labour. He does a good job. As for the Pedders parts.. Well it's not my profession. As I said before. The car drives like new. And if I have a problem. I go back and if it's something under warranty it's fixed no
Charge.

Sounds like you have a pretty good relationship with your local Pedders guy. I would start by taking your car back to them and offer them a chance to investigate / rectify first. Then take it from there.

[Tickford 302]

Going to pop in tomoz.

[mike_nofx]

Originally Posted by olfella

We dont know the bearings are at fault. If I bought from a name like Pedders, then I would assume I was getting quality. Their workmanship at some branches may be questionable though, as with all garages.

Would you trust their $28 check and have all the parts replaced that they state are 'worn'?

[XB GS 351 Coupe]

Originally Posted by mike_nofx

Would you trust their $28 check and have all the parts replaced that they state are 'worn'?

I would challenge him to do this, take car to Pedders for the check (I will even pay for it) and he must get everything replaced that they find 'wrong' with the car

Good luck with that one 2-3K bill for replacing perfectly good parts here we come

[Trump]

As a point of reference, I've had some $28 checks done in the past and most of those found no issues, one time they found a leaky shock and on another a shagged sway bar bush.

[BFGasUte]

Hello,

It may depend on whether it is a franchise and also the manager. I remember seeing 2 quotes done the same day on different Cars with no issues. Both had the same faults and listed parts that dont exist for one of the Cars. There may be some great outlets, but I have heard too much from different sources to go there myself.

[nuthin' fancy]

I have a file on my Pedders guy.

[mik]

Originally Posted by nuthin' fancy

I have a file on my Pedders guy.

makes best spy face possible ..... we have detailed files , it would be nice to know the bloke your dealing with for sure.

[olfella]

Originally Posted by mike_nofx

Would you trust their $28 check and have all the parts replaced that they state are 'worn'?

Whats that comment got to do with the Op? But it does come down to individual choice. I may think I have enough nouce to know whats up with my car, others may prefer a different opinion. I have read heaps if threads on here about rattles in cars that originate in worn suspension parts. Which illustrates that sometimes even knowalls may not really know because they cannot locate the cause. Now if they took it to a garage and said 'fix it' or I will complain - what are they to do?? Well I will tell you because you asked. They would suggest that you replace all the suspect parts they feel may be contributing to your problem , just to cover themselves. So would I have a $28 check done? Yes, because then I make a decision about their recommendation.