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2slow2go · 10-14-2014, 11:06 PM

So last weekend i did a 5 lug conversion on my s13 with new conversion hubs. I also changed it to skyline brakes up front.

After being done I took it for a test drive and noticed a whining sound from the rear .. especially when i turn. Does anyone know what it maybe?
I didnt use a torque wrench to torque down the axel/hub but just used my air gun. Could i have overtighten the bearings?

thanks in advance!

angel mkiv · 10-15-2014, 02:03 AM

What brand wheel bearings did you use?id double check there's nothing loose or rubbing on the rotors causing that noise.you could loosen the axle bolt and check for play in the bearing also even though they are new. Just remember if it wasn't there before it's something you caused so double check your work

2slow2go · 10-15-2014, 02:23 PM

The bearings were pressed already onto the hub. It some ebay conversion hubs.

iLagX · 10-15-2014, 03:13 PM

you got some defective hubs.

ask them to send you new one.

angel mkiv · 10-15-2014, 05:40 PM

Yeah it's your hubs. I'd ask for a refund or exchange of possible. And go with the contano 5 lug hubs on top of the for sale threads.

reallygood101 · 10-15-2014, 10:20 PM

sounds like your wheel bearing if it makes noise when turning right check the left and if its when you turn left check right they could b dry i would jack it up and if you can move the tire like its got a loose lug nut then they shot but if not just pack them and see if that makes a difference

2slow2go · 10-16-2014, 12:06 AM

Its a very feint whining noise. Currently I also have screech too because I cut the front brake shield to fit bigger brakes. I assume maybe I overtorque the hubs? And fix the brake shield to where it not touching the front rotors.

10-14-2014, 11:06 PM	#1
2slow2go Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bothell Age: 76 Posts: 622 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Whining noise after doing 5 lug So last weekend i did a 5 lug conversion on my s13 with new conversion hubs. I also changed it to skyline brakes up front. After being done I took it for a test drive and noticed a whining sound from the rear .. especially when i turn. Does anyone know what it maybe? I didnt use a torque wrench to torque down the axel/hub but just used my air gun. Could i have overtighten the bearings? thanks in advance!

10-15-2014, 02:03 AM	#2
angel mkiv Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seattle, wa Posts: 725 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	What brand wheel bearings did you use?id double check there's nothing loose or rubbing on the rotors causing that noise.you could loosen the axle bolt and check for play in the bearing also even though they are new. Just remember if it wasn't there before it's something you caused so double check your work __________________ Instagram username:angelmkiv

10-15-2014, 03:13 PM	#4
iLagX Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: 626/714 Posts: 2,940 Trader Rating: (40) Feedback Score: 40 reviews	you got some defective hubs. ask them to send you new one. __________________ PARTING OUT S13/S14 NEED PARTS PM ME!

10-15-2014, 05:40 PM	#5
angel mkiv Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seattle, wa Posts: 725 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Yeah it's your hubs. I'd ask for a refund or exchange of possible. And go with the contano 5 lug hubs on top of the for sale threads. __________________ Instagram username:angelmkiv

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10-15-2014, 02:23 PM	#3
2slow2go Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bothell Age: 76 Posts: 622 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	The bearings were pressed already onto the hub. It some ebay conversion hubs.

10-15-2014, 10:20 PM	#6
reallygood101 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Wiscompton Posts: 608 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	sounds like your wheel bearing if it makes noise when turning right check the left and if its when you turn left check right they could b dry i would jack it up and if you can move the tire like its got a loose lug nut then they shot but if not just pack them and see if that makes a difference

10-16-2014, 12:06 AM	#7
2slow2go Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bothell Age: 76 Posts: 622 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Its a very feint whining noise. Currently I also have screech too because I cut the front brake shield to fit bigger brakes. I assume maybe I overtorque the hubs? And fix the brake shield to where it not touching the front rotors.