Rumbling noise from 45 to 55

Sure.
See my post above

 

Let's just hope it only repeats once.

 

like chinese food.

 

Approx. $480.00 parts and labor at a Toyota dealership. Just had the right rear bearing replaced on my 2010 with 83k miles.

 

maybe find a decent local mech. how much are the parts?

 

Best price I found:

OEM Hub & Bearing Assembly for 2010 Toyota Prius|42450-47040 : Toyota Parts Online | Olathe Toyota Parts Center

If I had the tools and time, I would have done it myself. Dealer parts cost $317.00.

 

Which dealer? Where are you located in the great state of California?

 

I put a Dura hub on my Prius.
I paid $56 for it via Amazon prime.
Is it the best? Probably not.
Is my car rolling like it did before?
Yes.

I had a bear of a time getting the old one off though. Went through about 1/3 a canister of MAPP gas, and I think my 9 year old son learned some new cuss words

 

I do most of my own. I am in Fairfield, so not too far north of you. Has your Prius lived most of its life in the east bay and Northern California? If so, there should be little rust to worry about so it should separate easy.

Some options in the Bay Area I would consider if I were to go to a shop to handle this (or at least call to get quotes):

1) Arts automotive in Berkeley
2) Luscious Garage in San Francisco
3) haven't heard much about Toyota Walnut Creek (I buy my parts at Momentum Toyota in Fairfield as it is 5 minutes from my house) and if I do any services at a dealer, I use Toyota Vallejo (they have Sunday $10 off of any service over $30)
4) call other dealers in the area and get quotes (there are plenty and I would call any and all of them).

Dealers I steer clear of for services: 1) Toyota Vacaville (they cracked a valve cover on our 98 4Runner and I had to find it before I left the dealership)
2) Momentum Toyota in Fairfield (they charged me for a days rental car when they under billed a rear axle seal replacement on the 4Runner).
3) Antioch Toyota (a couple bad experiences by coworkers who live nearby)

Get the tires rotated. If it is the wheel bearing, you have some time. Get as much info as you can to make the best fiscal decision you can.

I have not done a wheel bearing on a Prius before, but there are you tube videos out there. If you are hard up and the bearing gets worse, maybe I could assist . I am cheap (I think that's why the wife likes me so much ).

Keep us posted.

 

Doing a quick look on Rock Auto, there are some pretty good deals on assembly's (I saw a Moog for $123 before shipping). Can probably get a decent deal on one locally at Federated or Napa, but I didn't look there yet.

Do the tire rotation and keep me posted.

What tools or set-up do you have? You have tools, or would you need some? Got a garage to work in?Pretty sure I have everything required to do the job. Will watch some you tube videos to make sure though. And I have a 2 car garage, if needed.

Will PM you my contact info soon.

 

if the oem only lasted 57,000 in nice climates, i would buy the cheapest one i could get.

 

Well the cheapest is a Dura International at $60 for the rear,but never heard of them.

The interesting thing is I am in the same climate now(have been in KS and VA where it snows and the roads leave something to be desired) and I am on the original wheel bearings and still going strong at 146 k miles.

Mine must have been built on a Tuesday through Thursday at the hub assembly plan I guess

 

seems like there might have been some defects, because plenty of people in the rust belt get well over 100k.

 

Hopefully, otherwise the amount of rust and frustration that would ensue might boil over.

But that's why there's a bar on every corner out your way.

 

yeah, i'd leave it to the pro's, and wait at the bar.

 

Then buy the pros a round when they belly up to the bar when done?

 

if they come into the bar, i'll know i'm in trouble.