2004 Acura TSX Wheel Bearing/Disc Pad Replacement

2004 ACURA TSX
74,376 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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THOMASSB
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I've had a recurring clicking noise that happens when you apply the brakes or turn a corner slowly. One shop says it's the front disc pads that need to be replaced but I'm skeptical because there's still a lot of pad left.

A second shop says it's the front wheel bearing that needs to be replaced and I should take it to the Acura dealership because it should be covered under warranty.

Appreciate your thoughts and if you concur that it's a wheel bearing, what should that cost.

Thanks!
Jun 14, 2008 at 4:03 PM
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503TSX
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I'm no expert, but sounds like a good possibility of a wheel bearing if it were the brakes from my experience, you would have a clicking sound upon stepping on the brakes from the pads hitting the slide and vice versa when you come to a stop. the turning would put a different angle pressure on the bearing. replacing the bearing at home would require removing most of the suspension and pulling the carrier into a shop and having them pull and press a new bearing into the wheel carrier... then reinstall and alignment time. if a shop does it and they can do it on the car, i would guess about 50-100 for the bearing, about an hour or two of labor (say $75 per hour?) more if they can't do it on the car, then about $80 for an alignment if needed. ?? some of these experts probably would have more better input though.
Sep 4, 2008 at 2:37 AM