E30 brake issue

[P_Roloff]

Thanks for the responses. They're new rotors as of last summer, along with new pagid red (bavauto) pads. Guide pins weren't replaced, so that's probably a good place to start.

[YoungCR]

Lubed the guide pins this afternoon. We're guessing it's a real wheel bearing going out.

[KaiserRolls]

YoungCR said:

Lubed the guide pins this afternoon. We're guessing it's a real wheel bearing going out. 

As opposed to a fake one

But for serious. Jack the car up and see if there's play?

[YoungCR]

Damn autocorrect lol. We didn't have time but yes that would be the next step.

[P_Roloff]

I'll let you guys know more when I get back home on Sunday. In the meantime, what would you guys recommend for replacing the bearings? Just pull the trailing arms or drop the whole subframe out?

[B C]

None of the above, just take the wheel, rotor, and hub off

[KaiserRolls]

If you plan on dropping it like its hot, toss in some new bushings.

The axle will still have to be removed

[Earl]

You can easily replace rear wheel bearings with everything on the car. Invest in a few tools at Harbor Freight to do it easily:

http://m.harborfreight.com/fwd-front-wheel-bearing-adapters-66829.html

http://m.harborfreight.com/heavy-duty-slide-hammer-and-puller-set-16-pc-60327.html

http://m.harborfreight.com/2-pc-10-in-internal-and-external-circlip-pliers-60593.html?utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F

[Bassboy3313]

I'd rent the slide hammer from an auto store for free. Just put down a 100% returnable deposit and away you go

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[Earl]

Honestly you could rent all of that but I knew I would need it in the future and could help others do wheel bearings if need be=)