Loud "Rumbling" noise after doing brakes

[crashz]

I suspect the wheel bearing as well. If you have some miles on it and took a hammer to the rotor it get it off, that will damage the bearing.

 

[mosaud1998]

I suspect the wheel bearing as well. If you have some miles on it and took a hammer to the rotor it get it off, that will damage the bearing.

Car has almost 140k miles and has lived its whole life in the rust belt lol.

 

[50yr Street Mech]

Yep, sounds like a wheel bearing. I'm in the Salt Belt also. Whenever I replace disc brakes & rotors, I clean the hub with a wire wheel, then add a light coating of anti-seize where the rotor mates with the hub. Never had to use a hammer again to remove them.

 

[mosaud1998]

Yep, sounds like a wheel bearing. I'm in the Salt Belt also. Whenever I replace disc brakes & rotors, I clean the hub with a wire wheel, then add a light coating of anti-seize where the rotor mates with the hub. Never had to use a hammer again to remove them.

Welp, I'll double-check my work today if I get the chance. If it's the wheel bearing, I guess I'll get it towed to my mechanic. Hey, still better than buying a new/newer car and having a $500/month payment or dishing out $25k+.

 

[ElectroMechanoMan]

Another vote for wheel bearing. Give it a try replacing it yourself. You were half way there replacing the brakes. Not too bad of a job if you have the tools.

 

[mosaud1998]

Welp...the lug nuts weren't tight. Lesson learned, double check your work

 

[mk378]

Driving with loose lug nuts can wallow out the holes in the wheel then it is hard to get them to stay tight. So carry a wrench with you and check frequently.

 

[JeffKeryk]

Welp...the lug nuts weren't tight. Lesson learned, double check your work

Glad you found the problem. I was struggling to identify the noise... Axle clicks, bearings grind, etc. But rumbling? Got nuthin'...
Lugs makes sense!

 

[meep]

I was about to say, absolutely check the lug nuts. You know, I uh learned this from a friend.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

Welp...the lug nuts weren't tight. Lesson learned, double check your work

oh wow usually shops will just ugga dugga it a few times to 5x the correct torque

 

[The Critic]

Driving with loose lug nuts can wallow out the holes in the wheel then it is hard to get them to stay tight. So carry a wrench with you and check frequently.

This. It doesn't take much to wallow out those holes. You may find that you need a new wheel.

 

[Donald]

This. It doesn't take much to wallow out those holes. You may find that you need a new wheel.

Still cheaper than getting a new wheel bearing installed.

If you did not put some grease or anti-seize on the hub before putting rotor on then don't forget that.

I use spray Muscle Grease. It's red and works well.

 

[mosaud1998]

This. It doesn't take much to wallow out those holes. You may find that you need a new wheel.

Eh, if I do need a new wheel, it's a 19-year-old Honda Accord with the 17-inch wheels. I can probably find a set of 4 for $300~