Hi all.

last night there was this real horrible screeching noise (sounded like a fan belt slipping) coming from one of my rear wheels, it disappeared after about 10 minutes but i am a little concerned coz one of my mate had a similar noise on his car a while ago which he ignored and one day while taking a corner his wheel came off and he totally wrecked his car, something to do with a wheel bearing/broken hub carrier.

Anyone had a similar experience, is it dangerous or can anyone shed some light.

many thanks.

I'd recommend you strip down your rear hubs and inspect, just in case ... You're only going to worry about it anyway !

Yeah true, is it easy to tell if the bearings gone by looking at it?

cheers

Actually, just jack up the back with the handbrake off and wiggle the wheel. There shouldn't be any sideways movement whatsoever. If there is, then repairs are urgently required.