Clio 172 rear wheel bearings

[Daniel Bellwood]

Hi everyone, can anyone advice on where to get rear wheel bearings for a mk2 phase 1 sport 172. I replaced them two trackdays ago and now they are whining like a bugger again. Is there anywhere that do a stronger bearing?

Also I'm after a stud kit for said vehicle as it keeps stripping wheel bolts when I put the wheels on, seams the hub has worn away a little. Will possibly replace the hubs before. But also do they all fit every wheel?
Would also like to ask when I floor it on track it mis fires at 6k then clears. It's not consistent either. I will run a daignostic on it when I get it in but wondered if anyone had any common issues/advice?
Thanks

 

[KrisRS182]

I have the same issue. Bit naughty but i just keep changing them under warranty.
I've seen this kit by Pure Motorpsort
http://www.pure-motorsport.co.uk/details.php?itemid=330&model=6

 

[George@RTR_Parts]

I can get you bearings, but it's more cost effective to replace the rear discs with Brembo or genuine as they come with decent bearings in them

Check these are fitted lads:

http://www.cliosport.net/threads/renault-spacer-that-go-behind-rear-discs-on-clio-172-182.712287/

And retorque the rear hub nut to 175nm. Both very important or the bearings won't last long at all

 

[Daniel Bellwood]

That's thread seems to cover my problem I think mine might be missing that collar. I'm not 100% sure now I think about it. But do you have a website? I will strip it down one weekend and double check, I did torque the hub to the correct setting. But the bearings was only from ECP so.

 

[Tony Hunter]

Bearings from EPC and washer spacer thingy missing.

I think these will be your problem.
I race on standard discs and bearings, and have no trouble at all.

 

[Mini182]

Same as Tony, I have done loads of track days and now race with no issue with rear bearings.

I always use good quality rear discs though, either genuine Renault items or Brembo, and make sure they are torqued up correctly.

 

[172_Tom]

As above for the brakes - got to have the spacer thingy and correct torque. My car is used on track and the Renault rear bearings are fine.

Would also like to ask when I floor it on track it mis fires at 6k then clears. It's not consistent either. I will run a daignostic on it when I get it in but wondered if anyone had any common issues/advice?

First thing I'd check is spark the plugs. Mine did a similar thing very rarely when it had cheap/old plugs in, have since replaced with the correct NGK ones and it's been fine. Better of searching/starting a thread in the right sub-section rather than confusing this thread with multiple issues though.

 

[George@RTR_Parts]

That's thread seems to cover my problem I think mine might be missing that collar. I'm not 100% sure now I think about it. But do you have a website? I will strip it down one weekend and double check, I did torque the hub to the correct setting. But the bearings was only from ECP so.

That will be your problem then mate, they'll be missing

My website: http://www.roadtrackraceparts.com/

 

[Mini182]

I have bought from George before and you won't go wrong, top notch service. :up:

 

[Daniel Bellwood]

Thanks for the help, I will strip it this weekend and check out the washer situation. Then get some stuff ordered ready.

 

[Tony Hunter]

I have bought from George before and you won't go wrong, top notch service. :up:

And they arrive before you've finished ordering them. Quality.

 

[Daniel Bellwood]

Evening all, I have come back to my original post as im still having lots of trouble with rear wheel bearings. I think i have replaced them about 3 times now and non seem to last past about 2-3 days on track. I have had Lucas bearings in the rear disc, i have also bought some from either k-tec or renault parts direct a genuine set. But still it is beginning to whine again. I have double checked the spacers are in as they should be.

The car does not do lots of mileage possibly on 4 a year, i have fitted 3 sets of rear wheel bearings now! I cant figure out how some people say they dont have any problem with them, Also the fact that most of the bends it on 3 wheels so god knows how they wear out. Any advice?

Thanks

 

[172_Tom]

Spacer things definitely on the right way round and not damaged?

Hub nut correctly torqued up?

 

[green]

Are you using the same discs and just replacing the bearing ?

 

[Tony Hunter]

Sounds like you are just changing the bearings.
Did you actually get a set from George, with a new set of spacers?

George@RTR_Parts,

 

[Daniel Bellwood]

Sorry should have said, yes spacer in correctly and torqued correctly everytime.
Also just replacing the bearing as the discs are OK for now. I think my next step might be replace discs. If that don't work I might sell it lol

 

[Tony Hunter]

Who is putting the bearings in for you.
Just trying to work out a common denominator for the problem.

 

[Daniel Bellwood]

I have replaced the bearings every time. Once with a press and one with a punch on the outer edge as to not damage the bearing but still they keep getting noisy.

 

[green]

I would be binning those discs as that's your problem, just use genuine rear discs complete with bearings and you won't have any problems.
Don't won't to judge but buy cheap buy twice

 

[Tony Hunter]

Mate, just buy a new set of discs from George/Renault, not cheap w**k ones from gsf or wherever, a new set of spacers. It should be fine then.
Mine see out a whole year of racing, with no problem.
Trying to save money on stuff like this, just doesn't work I'm afraid.

 

[Daniel Bellwood]

Oh I know what your saying but I bought alsorts including genuine so I don't understand it

 

[Tony Hunter]

What, discs and bearing complete?

You're not making this very clear.

Are your rear hubs damaged in any way?

 

[Tony Hunter]

Good night.

 

[Daniel Bellwood]

I meant I used numerous different bearings, genuine in renault boxes so it should be fine. Hubs look fine no damage to the eye. Could have a slight bent one but nothing I can see.

It's not really saving money though, I'm trying to replace the failed item. I don't see the need in replacing the discs if only bearings are faulty. I might do the disc and spacer change and see what happens thanks

 

[Tony Hunter]

Please do.
I hope you'll be trouble free.