Lets talk bearings

Post Thu Apr 04, 2013 12:32 pm

Hi, I'm after a front wheel bearing for my 318i.
I want a reliable make but without the crazy pricing. Can anyone recommend a good make??

Post Thu Apr 04, 2013 1:11 pm

£45 seems to be the cheapest you can get them individually there or there abouts. I priced some on Car Parts 4 Less yesterday, using the discount code they came to £77 a pair delivered

Post Thu Apr 04, 2013 1:12 pm

FAG is the OEM manufacturer

Post Thu Apr 04, 2013 1:20 pm

Grrrmachine wrote:FAG is the OEM manufacturer

Call me a child, but that made me smirk a little

Post Thu Apr 04, 2013 2:54 pm

Take it my FAG lorry would give you a happy, yet bumpy ride.

Look how it glows at night :p

Like a soft cell album cover!

Post Thu Apr 04, 2013 3:13 pm

It says Luk Ina FAG if you read it across. It's like inuendo bingo

Post Thu Apr 04, 2013 4:42 pm

Nice long haulage FAG! I might got for the bearing on that site. Thanks guys.

Post Thu Apr 04, 2013 5:36 pm

SKF is also a good OEM brand

Post Thu Apr 04, 2013 10:31 pm

Don't take it as absolute, but a lot of cheaper bearings actually use a more expensive SKF or FAG bearing in a different box at a lower price.

I bought the (very expensive) SNR ones from CP4L when doing my refurb. Seem to of held up well so far. Apparently the actually bearing is made by SKF.

Post Thu Apr 04, 2013 10:59 pm

pipework wrote:Hi, I'm after a front wheel bearing for my 318i.
I want a reliable make but without the crazy pricing. Can anyone recommend a good make??

You do realise that the bearing outer race is the complete hub? It's not a conventional bearing that you press into the old hub.

Post Fri Apr 05, 2013 4:09 pm

I just bought a set ... they're Topran.
Is that a good brand ??

Paid about 60 quid for the pair.

G

Post Fri Apr 05, 2013 6:35 pm

Is that with abs? Sounds very cheap. I've just ordered the orbis ones from CP4L for £77 next day delivered. Didn't really see the point in buying dear ones when the car hardly gets used. Bearings from the stealers are £126 plus vat each!!

Post Fri Apr 05, 2013 7:25 pm

capnmchl wrote:Don't take it as absolute, but a lot of cheaper bearings actually use a more expensive SKF or FAG bearing in a different box at a lower price.

I bought the (very expensive) SNR ones from CP4L when doing my refurb. Seem to of held up well so far. Apparently the actually bearing is made by SKF.

I've got a CP4L one awaiting fitment, also ordered SNR, the bearing itself says FAG on it. It was about £55 with a discount code, £10 more than the Orbis variant.

Mine did not come with a new dust cap, but does have a new nut.

Post Fri Apr 05, 2013 7:29 pm

capnmchl wrote:I bought the (very expensive) SNR ones from CP4L when doing my refurb. Seem to of held up well so far. Apparently the actually bearing is made by SKF.

I'd be annoyed to replace even a cheap bearing within a few years. The original ones I'm replacing have been on there for well over 200k miles. No idea if that is typical.