What do you think? I went to a firestone dealer the other day because my firestone tires or wheels or?

something was/is causing a vibration at about 40 mph and up. They didnt address that, but when they took the back wheel off they said a grease seal was bad. There was grease all over(shoes, drum, etc). They gave me an estimate of 679.00. Said everything would have to be replaced due to contamination(drum, shoes, brake cylinder, etc). He also said it was very dangerous to drive. What do you think? thanks.What do you think? I went to a firestone dealer the other day because my firestone tires or wheels or?
I agree that most time vibration is not caused by berring packing. At such a low speed, wheel balance is most likely the cause, exspecially if there are meg wheels on the car. If that doesnt solve the problem, another inexspensive method is wheel alignment. Even if that doesnt end up solving the problem, both things will extend the life of your tires and even handling!
The vibration is balance of wheels. As far as the seal issue, go somewhere else to get price. The price they gave seams very high!What do you think? I went to a firestone dealer the other day because my firestone tires or wheels or?
Your literally driving with only 3 brakes being applied. Has to be corrected before vibration can be checked further. The vibration can be caused due to the grease on the drum which acts like a glue when the brakes are applied. The cost appears high. The shop should show you what is needed and to itemize the cost of the repairs. Unless there is a major problem with the brake drum, a new one should not be needed, can be cleaned and or machined. The wheel cylinder can be purchased as re manufactured instead of new to hold down the cost. If you don't feel comfortable with Firestone, obtain a second opinion. Note that both left and right rear brake lining has to be replaced at this time so that lining material matches.
there is no reason to replace brake drums or the brake hardware (springs hold downs etc) they can be cleaned up. as for the wheel cylinders it is possible they may need to be replaced if the gear oil has caused any breakdown of the rubber cups on the end. the brake shoes will defiantly need to be replaced as they are oil soaked and have no stopping power anymore. the work he said that you needed done sounds as though he is trying to take you for a a sucker banking on the fact that you know nothing about cars. with the info you get from the answers to your question take the car somewhere else and tell them right up front what is wrong with it and that this is what needs to be done (using what we tell you here)What do you think? I went to a firestone dealer the other day because my firestone tires or wheels or?
Take your car someplace else.