[retrogame]

i30 GD in for service today, dealer calls to tell me wheel stud has broken when removing wheel (OK, this happens) but the dealer says that when they replace the stud there is a 90 - 95% chance the wheel bearing will be damaged and will have to be replaced. Cost approx $600.  Is this a thing? or am I being taken for a ride?

[Dazzler]

Welcome.

Wow, that sounds like a wind up. I haven't got time to check at the moment but I'd do some googling if I was you to see if you can find any info about such a risk.

Also if you have a reasonable relationship with any other wheel and tyre place ring them up and see what they reckon.

I'll also tag our Wheel and Tyre guru @Surferdude to see what he reckons!

 

They broke the stud.. let any risk be on their shoulders!

[Surferdude]

Depends on a number of factors.
But regardless, more like 90+95% chance of NOT damaging the wheel bearing.
What klms and have you had tyres replaced.
Honestly I'd be talking to a local workshop with a good reputation.

I’d think the whole cost to fix would be on the service centre that broke the stud

[Surferdude]

I’d think the whole cost to fix would be on the service centre that broke the stud

Most damage to studs happens the last time it was done up. Overtightening distorts the threads and make it impossible to remove the it without damage. If the threads are sound, it's pretty well impossible to do damage when removing the nut.

[tw2005]

Never broken a stud in my entire 35 years driving history.  Almost sounds like they'd rather take the easy option and replace the hub, But I'd  purchase it yourself and get someone else to replace it. You can get a new genuine one for the rear  $200, can't see $400 labour in it.
527103X000, wheel stud is 527552G000

Front or rear

[mickd]

As per all above. You're being ridden like a $20:00 hooker.
Replacing complete unit is easier & profitable for them.

[nzenigma]

As per all above. You're being ridden like a $20:00 hooker.
Replacing complete unit is easier & profitable for them.

I’d think the whole cost to fix would be on the service centre that broke the stud

Most damage to studs happens the last time it was done up. Overtightening distorts the threads and make it impossible to remove the it without damage. If the threads are sound, it's pretty well impossible to do damage when removing the nut.

 

Why do you guys continue to go to dealers?    Incompetent bloody rip off merchants 
As Craig and Surfer have said , this is the fault of the last utter drop kick who over tightened the wheel nuts.

Over many years, I have replaced damaged or broken studs.
It is a simple operation > remove brake caliper  > remove disc & hub > Knock out broken stud > tap in new stud from behind > refit hub & disc etc.
The bearing is NEVER damaged.

[beerman]

So if the last person to tighten the nut was say, I don't know, the dealer at the last service, should they not fix it?

Otherwise take it to someone who will replace the stud not the whole unit.

[Dazzler]

So if the last person to tighten the nut was say, I don't know, the dealer at the last service, should they not fix it?

Otherwise take it to someone who will replace the stud not the whole unit.

 

Howdy stranger..