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Cars by Model Type => 3rd generation RX-7's => Topic started by: Bri on August 09, 2007, 04:31:24 PM

Title: Wheel Bearing.
Post by: Bri on August 09, 2007, 04:31:24 PM
Hi,
 
I am looking for a front wheel bearing for my RX7 - 1999. Does anyone know where I can get one and how much they are?
 
Cheers,
 
Bri
Title: Wheel Bearing.
Post by: gonzoninja on August 09, 2007, 06:31:56 PM
Go to Jimmy\'s (see the banner at the top of the page) think I paid about £100 for it.

Mazda charge a fortune for new ones because the bearing is part of the hub.
Title: Front Wheel Bearing
Post by: Bri on August 10, 2007, 09:07:06 AM
Will ask Jimmy\'s for a price, did you replace it yourself? Are they difficult to fit?
 
Cheers,
 
Bri
Title: Wheel Bearing.
Post by: banned advertiser on August 10, 2007, 10:34:32 AM
we have them here
http://www.rotaryart.uk.com/acatalog/New_3rd_gen_ext_body_styling.html
Title: Wheel Bearing.
Post by: gonzoninja on August 11, 2007, 09:10:36 AM
I had a go at changing it myself, but got to the last ball-joint and couldn\'t seperate it, you might have better luck.

There are some on ebay at the moment: if you look at the Jap Parts shop he has some from a 95 (I think model), not sure if they work out cheaper though.
Title: Wheel Bearing.
Post by: Jit on August 11, 2007, 09:22:52 AM
I didnt find it hard to get to the front wheel bearing...i got away with regreasing mine as there was a lot of moisture in them. Off the top of my head, i think you have to remove the wheel, then its a 35 or 36mm socket (again off the top of my head) to remove the hub nut, then you slide the disc and the hub off the knuckle and voila. i dont know if you need tools to press the new bearing in tho as I never removed the outer casing
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