Popping sound from front passenger side tire while braking.
 

I've been experiencing a popping sound while braking when i'm almost at a complete stop. It could be happening more often, but I only hear it when i'm almost at a complete stop. I was told wheel bearing & have yet to troubleshoot. Has anyone else had this problem? If so, what was the issue or possible issues?

Thanks in advance.

How many miles on your car?

Any mods?

- Andrew

80,xxx

No mods yet, all stock suspension. I bought the car ~20k miles ago.

Okay. So a popping sound...do you feel anything or just hear it? Brake judder or steering wheel shake?

On my list to inspect (in no particular order) would be:

• wheel bearings
• front endlinks
• front control arm bushings
• front strut top mounts

I don’t feel anything, no. Just hearing the pop. I know the importance/significance of the wheel bearing being changed pronto if that’s the case, but if it’s any of the others listed.. are they urgent repairs? & are there ways to diagnose/troubleshoot those? I’m not too familiar with suspension, I’m a YouTube tutorial kind of guy lol. Thanks for the replies & help

The front wheel bearings in this car start to make noise before there is any discernible play in them. It's a low rumbling noise when that side is loaded. They start to screech when they are really on their way out.