02-23-2010, 12:49 AM
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best brand wheel bearing to get.
i know aleros are known for bad wheelbearings i was wondering whats the best one to replace them with? mine just went bad i cant complaine almost 3 years they lasted but is there anybrand that is really good or is it just aleros in general destroy any brand?
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02-23-2010, 12:55 AM
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Timken
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02-23-2010, 12:58 AM
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do bad bearing only hum or can they cause a physical symptom also?
is this a do it your self job besides the alignment? i can do pads and rotors are these much more diffacult?
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02-23-2010, 01:12 AM
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timken timken timken
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02-23-2010, 07:37 AM
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Im going to disagree and go with SKF.
The SKF bearings I purchased through Murrays/O'Reiley's come with a 2 year warranty. The Timkens only a 1 year.
As far as quality goes- Timken and SKF are the major players in the Taper Roller Bearing scene, we use both brands at my work (big bearings yo).
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02-23-2010, 09:52 AM
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My dad works for SKF and timken orders from SKF, but thats on the airplane section that I know about.
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02-23-2010, 12:38 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by irondiezl3
do bad bearing only hum or can they cause a physical symptom also?
is this a do it your self job besides the alignment? i can do pads and rotors are these much more diffacult?
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after you do the rotors... this is one step futher into the car. Very easy to do (with a big breaker bar and proper socket) |
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02-23-2010, 12:45 PM
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^ And some PB Blaster and a BFH.
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02-23-2010, 01:47 PM
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and i dont think you need a wheel alignment after doing it
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02-23-2010, 03:29 PM
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Anything made in USA.
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02-23-2010, 04:19 PM
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As a German I of course say SKF 
But I have the wheel bearings from Federal Mogul and the bearing they use is from SKF (thats why its pretty expensive)
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02-23-2010, 04:34 PM
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National Hubs, and Timken/SKF hubs...
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07-15-2013, 07:25 AM
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well three years later, and a couple 100t km on it. Guess what I am in the market for new ones
Is there any new wisdom about the quality and value of offered parts?
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07-15-2013, 11:22 AM
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vintage thread revivial lol
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07-15-2013, 05:30 PM
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Ive got all 4 of mine replaced with 2 year warranty from 1aauto.com
first set had over 70k before I needed to replace.
right now $140 for the set of 4
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07-18-2013, 03:24 AM
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Quote:
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vintage thread revivial lol
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Of course, but it was the best and most fitting thread I knew of so far.
And a little grave digging and hence notifications to all that already wrote here is always a plus 
So, still no new info other that SKF, National and Timken are top of the notch?
Btw replacing bearing after 70k, I would not consider a good thing.
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07-18-2013, 09:07 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by irondiezl3
i know aleros are known for bad wheelbearings i was wondering whats the best one to replace them with? mine just went bad i cant complaine almost 3 years they lasted
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The wheel bearings in my 1995 Escort are the originals at 214K miles, and I would consider that to be normal. I'd complain if they only lasted 3 years. |
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07-18-2013, 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by zzyzzx
Anything made in USA.
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^^^^^^^ I COMPLETELY AGREE!!!! |
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07-18-2013, 12:56 PM
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Is the precision brand any good? Jw
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07-21-2013, 11:34 AM
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alright, ordered some Timken bearings via Amazon yesterday.
Amazon says, will be here 08.05 to 08.20 
But thanks to a cunning eye and pointless hours or scrounging I found I could get 'em without having to pay customs 
On the other hand, I thought so far, my pass. side bearing is shot. But now I tested and found my driver bearing shot.
I wonder why??!!
Can a slight misaligned toe-setting cause additional stress on the bearing?
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