What causes wheel bearing failure? According to studies conducted by bearing manufacturer SKF, 90% of all OE bearings outlast the life of the vehicle. However, 0.5% of those OE bearings fail because due to damage or wear caused by outside forces. 0.5% translates into 50,000,000 bearings per year. Wheel bearing failure breakdown • 1/3 fail due to fatigue • 1/3 fail due to lubrication problems (wrong lubricant, wrong quantity, wrong lubrication interval) • 1/6 fail due to contamination due to water ingress caused by failed seals • 1/6 fail for … Read More
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