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

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.

Sweet, guess it doesnt matter!

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!!

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.

Where can I get SKF bearings? NAPA, Schucks?

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.

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.