Hot wheels

[Jerry Shaw]

I know worn wheel bearings are prone to making the wheels hot but would sticky calipers do the same?

The guy I got the car from says he changed the pads / discs not long before he sold it, so is there something he may have re-assembled incorrectly or are the calipers known to get sticky or seize?

I have had a quick look around and there seems to be uncertainty about the changing of wheel bearings.

Just as a general nosey on the web, this place sells wheel bearing kits.

http://www.japarts.co.uk/shop/index.php?sh=search&make=6&model=GALANT%202.0i%2016v&vehicle_iid=669&search=1

Are they as much of a pig to do as I have read?

I ask as there is an occasional clunk / grind / knock from the O/S when I brake.

There is also a strange "squeek" from that side aswell thats there all the time. Its a bit like the creak / squeek of new shoes, lol, the ones you put on your feet I mean, lol

[Nick Mann]

The creaking could well be the ball joint. A known weakness, and worthy of a free replacement from Mitsubishi unless it has been done since the recall.

The wheels will get hot from brakes and braking. If both front wheels are the same temperature, then I wouldn't worry.

Wheel bearings can be fitted to the hub, but it's not so easy. If you go to Mitsubishi, they will sell you a complete hub assembly.

[Jerry Shaw]

Thanks. Yes both wheels do feel the same temperature.

What do I need to ring Mitsubishi with? Chassis number for a guess.

The car started off in the Aylesbury area then went to Oldham 2 months ago and now its in Scunny. Is thier info on recall work nationwide?

And bearing in mind that the car is nearly 10 years old, what are my chances?

[Paul Beazer]

The recall info is worldwide! If it has or hasnt had the recall work done then it will be on the recall database. Might take a bit of prodding, but the dealership can normally find out for you!