Front wheel bearing

[Edlisa]

Hi everyone I've had a recent mot and it said my front wheel bearings are on there way out,I looked on a few car part places most are showing the bearing in a hub but some are showing a bearing separate I'm not sure if you can just replace the bearing or is it the hub needs changing and is it an awkward job thanks

[Bossworld]

Better off just changing the hub IMO, not mega money for a pattern part

Recent thread here - https://www.mr2roc.org/forum/index.php?topic=70399.msg841033#msg841033

[Edlisa]

Ok thanks I think I will do that cheers

[Ardent]

I have not had to do it, but, my understanding is, you cannot, or, it is a whole heap of work. £/time = replace the hub.

[Mr2paul]

I agree, to a point tho. I've changed hubs, which is easy but lastly iv changed bearings but since I couldn't obviously get to work to use the press I walked to local garage and they charged £10 to press in new bearings. The garage wanted £150/ hub fitted which if I remember was £70 diy for a hub to do myself, hence changing the bearing only. If you have a second car to use and want satisfaction of saving a lot of money ? But I can understand the arguments forwarded by Ardent,  (406 coupe btw )

[Topdownman]

TCB seem to offer 4 options;

http://www.tcbparts.co.uk/suspension.htm#Mr2(Suspension)

(This will be per hub + a bit of delivery).

If your brake disc stone guards are rotten, this will be the time to change them when doing the hubs.

[Mr2paul]

I think they are stone traps rather than guards as looking at these when folk have strange noises seems to be other forum stock answer ? Also there was a big debate for having them on to improve braking -- this was completely dismissed by the racing guys ! Pays yr money etc etc but the end consensus was if they are ok, leave on , but if rotten, take off, just saying that's all n no offence intended. It's strange how even other coupe forums have their recommendations so I'm learning a great deal here, although some MAJOR coupe must do's from other places do not get a mention here.

[Joesson]

"......some MAJOR coupe must do's from other places do not get a mention here.

I'm sure I'm not the only member prepared to be enlightened, please reveal these MAJOR must do's.

[1979scotte]

"......some MAJOR coupe must do's from other places do not get a mention here.

I'm sure I'm not the only member prepared to be enlightened, please reveal these MAJOR must do's.

Probably fit 18" wheels 245 rubber and big brake kit.