My 2007 GTI has had a left rear ABS sensor fault (mechanical malfunction, intermittent) for the past couple of months. I went ahead and replaced the sensor given that it was the easiest thing to start with but it didn't resolve the issue so I did the wheel bearing as well. This still hasn't resolved the issue, but the bigger problem is that I now have what appears to be/sounds like a seized bearing on that side (high pitched squeal and a lot of heat generated). Unfortunately it didn't become obvious until a longer drive to the airport (where my car is now parked) and I'm now slightly concerned about being able to drive home. I used the SKF part off of ECS:
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-skf-parts/rear-wheel-bearing-assembly/1k0598611~skf/
Torqued the replacement down to the stated 180NM+180 degrees using a new triple square bolt and, if anything, didn't quite get to the 180 degree mark. Struggling to see where I could have made a mistake. The only thing that that I can think of is that the rear rotor was quite corroded and, despite spending some time trying to clean it up prior to re-installing, may not be mating nicely with the replacement bearing/hub assembly which could cause it to be rubbing on the pads. Either that or a faulty replacement bearing or my torque wrench is way off of calibration, both of which seem unlikely. I'm going to order replacement pads/rotors anyway for when I get home, but wondering if anyone has thoughts on what the issue could be.
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-skf-parts/rear-wheel-bearing-assembly/1k0598611~skf/
Torqued the replacement down to the stated 180NM+180 degrees using a new triple square bolt and, if anything, didn't quite get to the 180 degree mark. Struggling to see where I could have made a mistake. The only thing that that I can think of is that the rear rotor was quite corroded and, despite spending some time trying to clean it up prior to re-installing, may not be mating nicely with the replacement bearing/hub assembly which could cause it to be rubbing on the pads. Either that or a faulty replacement bearing or my torque wrench is way off of calibration, both of which seem unlikely. I'm going to order replacement pads/rotors anyway for when I get home, but wondering if anyone has thoughts on what the issue could be.