carfreak85 Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 Does anyone have a favorite brand of wheels bearings? I'm looking to change the bearings when I change my brakes. Any brands better than others? Thanks for the help! Galen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnW Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 Almost all of them are an OEM bearing #6207 in somebody elses packaging. I got a set on ebay pretty reasonable. The Subaru ones arent terribly expensive if you want to pay for the pretty box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfreak85 Posted May 16, 2005 Author Share Posted May 16, 2005 Sweet, guess it doesnt matter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 You can get crap bearings, make sure they are from a reputable manufacturer (SKF, *********, Timken, etc...). They all have widely varying prices, its best to call around for each different bearing. That ******* is a bearing manufacturers name!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenw22 Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 SKF 6207's with side seals. No more worries about crap getting into my wheel bearings, or about the condition of the seals on the steering knuckle. If you still wanted them to be greasable, I think you can get them with single side seals as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfreak85 Posted May 16, 2005 Author Share Posted May 16, 2005 Where can I get SKF bearings? NAPA, Schucks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenw22 Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 I just went to a commercial bearing supplier in town. They cost me less than any parts place wanted. Also, if it's a bigger supplier, they can get extras like severe-duty grease in your sealed bearing, or other stuff like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 Where can I get SKF bearings? NAPA, Schucks? Straight from SKF. Look up their web site, it shows all locations there. They are literally all over the place throughout the world. I second the side seals, although i would recommend only sealing the outer side, leaving the inner open to maintain proper lubrication. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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