Offroading Online Magazine Issue 17 | Page 44

Breaking down on the way to the Bungle Bungles We’d had some issues with our brakes for a while, but they were starting to get really spongy as we were driving through the Kimberley. Then, on our way to the Bungle Bungles, an NQR noise started coming from the front wheel. Dave got out and had a look but it just looked like the tyre needed to be adjusted. It wasn’t until he got the tyre off that he could see that the brake disc was all wonky. 44  Offroading Online Magazine It was early in the morning and people were heading into the Bungle Bungles. A few cars stopped to ask if they could help but once they established that they couldn’t they moved on. Then, some familiar faces turned up! Paddy and his crew, who we’d met at Adcock Gorge, stopped and advised us that our wheel bearings were kaput. He happened to have a spare set, lent us some tools and provided instructions on how to replace them before wishing us luck.