Best Wheel Bearing/Hub replacement? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Muskoka800 · 10-10-2023, 06:09 PM

NTN/OEM, MOOG or other? I do like MOOG replacement parts.
I’m considering new rear wheel bearing hubs as a winter project.
I unsuccessfully tried removing the original hubs a couple years back in order to install longer stronger wheel studs. A slide hammer wasn’t available then.
Anyway, after a few summers of lapping those original bearings and studs they could likely use a re-fresh. So, damaging the originals during removal is now not an issue.
Any thoughts which brand is superior?

cueball89 · 10-10-2023, 09:16 PM

I've been using SKF wheel bearings and hubs for my Impreza. Warranty is the longest of any bearing and hub I was able to find.

One rear bearing was making some noise after a few thousand miles, no issues or hassle on replacement through Rockauto. Hopefully just a one off, everything has been quiet since.

I removed the rear knuckle and pressed the hub out once. PITA trying to get the angle right to press the hub out. https://www.amazon.com/removal-tool-...98&sr=8-5&th=1 Bought this thing and it's freaking great. Washers are super cheap and bend but the hub still comes out. Make sure to support the suspension with a jack or something solid to prevent from over extending the strut. If you don't support the suspension you will kill the strut.

RToyo86 · 10-11-2023, 09:44 AM

My understanding is OEM is best.

Then SKF/Timken.

RedReplicant · 10-11-2023, 01:36 PM

I can't remember if I've posted about it here, but I initially bought a spare Centric and a spare Timkin. I found the Centrics have a different hub style that aligns with everything I dislike when I look at hubs from other cars that commonly break hubs (Miata, S2000, etc). I will say that the Centric can have studs easily installed/removed without hitting it a bit with a grinder.

I tried the Centric and it only lasted a few events before I put the Timken in its place. I ended up finding a deal on two new OEM fronts that I have as my spares for now.

Long story short, Timken or OEM.

Muskoka800 · 10-14-2023, 12:19 PM

Thanks all for your input and keep it coming!
As suspected the big name bearing companies are getting the nod. Rock Auto have a good selection and I will also scour Canada for competitive pricing when the time comes.

10-10-2023, 06:09 PM	#1
Muskoka800 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Drives: 2016 Scion FRS Release Series 2#439 Location: Chatham, Ontario, Canada Posts: 681 Thanks: 3 Thanked 150 Times in 123 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Best Wheel Bearing/Hub replacement? NTN/OEM, MOOG or other? I do like MOOG replacement parts. I’m considering new rear wheel bearing hubs as a winter project. I unsuccessfully tried removing the original hubs a couple years back in order to install longer stronger wheel studs. A slide hammer wasn’t available then. Anyway, after a few summers of lapping those original bearings and studs they could likely use a re-fresh. So, damaging the originals during removal is now not an issue. Any thoughts which brand is superior? __________________ Edelbrock S/C with CSG 94 & 91 maps TRD Short Shifter, CTS/EvoX Brakes Ohlin’s R&T Dampers, Hotchkis F/R Bars, Blox LCA & Toe Arms 235F/245R Conti ECS on TRD/Enkei wheels (street), 245/40 sq. A052 on 17x8 720Form GTF2 wheels (track)

10-11-2023, 01:36 PM	#4
RedReplicant Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Drives: None Location: Arizona Posts: 913 Thanks: 1,466 Thanked 1,217 Times in 519 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I can't remember if I've posted about it here, but I initially bought a spare Centric and a spare Timkin. I found the Centrics have a different hub style that aligns with everything I dislike when I look at hubs from other cars that commonly break hubs (Miata, S2000, etc). I will say that the Centric can have studs easily installed/removed without hitting it a bit with a grinder. I tried the Centric and it only lasted a few events before I put the Timken in its place. I ended up finding a deal on two new OEM fronts that I have as my spares for now. Long story short, Timken or OEM. __________________ 2015 Subaru BRZ - TT5 K24 Swap

10-14-2023, 12:19 PM	#5
Muskoka800 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Drives: 2016 Scion FRS Release Series 2#439 Location: Chatham, Ontario, Canada Posts: 681 Thanks: 3 Thanked 150 Times in 123 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks all for your input and keep it coming! As suspected the big name bearing companies are getting the nod. Rock Auto have a good selection and I will also scour Canada for competitive pricing when the time comes. __________________ Edelbrock S/C with CSG 94 & 91 maps TRD Short Shifter, CTS/EvoX Brakes Ohlin’s R&T Dampers, Hotchkis F/R Bars, Blox LCA & Toe Arms 235F/245R Conti ECS on TRD/Enkei wheels (street), 245/40 sq. A052 on 17x8 720Form GTF2 wheels (track)

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10-10-2023, 09:16 PM	#2
cueball89 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Drives: 23 BRZ 15 Impreza Location: NY Posts: 162 Thanks: 59 Thanked 77 Times in 51 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I've been using SKF wheel bearings and hubs for my Impreza. Warranty is the longest of any bearing and hub I was able to find. One rear bearing was making some noise after a few thousand miles, no issues or hassle on replacement through Rockauto. Hopefully just a one off, everything has been quiet since. I removed the rear knuckle and pressed the hub out once. PITA trying to get the angle right to press the hub out. https://www.amazon.com/removal-tool-...98&sr=8-5&th=1 Bought this thing and it's freaking great. Washers are super cheap and bend but the hub still comes out. Make sure to support the suspension with a jack or something solid to prevent from over extending the strut. If you don't support the suspension you will kill the strut.

10-11-2023, 09:44 AM	#3
RToyo86 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Drives: 17 Asphalt 86 Location: Ottawa Posts: 2,176 Thanks: 1,717 Thanked 2,224 Times in 1,136 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My understanding is OEM is best. Then SKF/Timken.

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