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Wheel Bearings

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hobbit:
I agree with above too

dont take long to do, also see if the seal on the swivel joint is ok too, you have half the unit out for the discs, it may be worth doing the whole lot, especially with the wading side

muddymart:
i had the rear bearings done when i changed the discs, and i couldnt believe the improvement, no noise at all and a smoother ride,

but i wouldnt pay for them doing again got ripped off.

Tyke:
I'd change the bearings while the hub is off if they have been on for some time or show any sign of wear or discoulouration.

I had one fail the other week and had to change it at the side of the road before it siezed the inner race onto the stub shaft. Good job there's always a couple of spares in the cubby eh  :wink:

Prevention or swift replacement is always the better course of action. Don't wait untill one is well and trully shot.

philhunt:
Thanks for the advice everyone - I was leaning towards replacement as a preventative maintenance measure and your replies have convinced me that this is the best way to go. I guess it also make sense to do the swivel seals also as suggested by Hobbit.

I usually get my bits from Paddock but they don't seem to do a wheel bearing kit as such (2 bearings, seals, gasket, lock tab etc etc. per wheel). Buying kits seems to be the cheapest way to get stuff. Can anyone recommend another site where I can get the complete kits that I need at a fair price?

daveyravey:
I've done a fair bit of raking around for stuff & i ain't come across bearing sets  in pairs Phil

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