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wheel bearings where to buy?

Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2014 3:48 pm
by wun911
I think my front wheel bearing is out, when I drive it sounds like i have a flat tyre the the noize happens at >50km/ph

the wheel is ballanced and the tyres are new.

I called BJ bearings in ferntree gully and they dont stock them anymore!

where else can i get some bearings for the front of my MX5?

Are both sides the same or is one for the drivers side front only and one for the passenger side only?

Re: wheel bearings where to buy?

Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2014 4:12 pm
by manga_blue
Mania.

Re: wheel bearings where to buy?

Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2014 6:08 pm
by Red Dragon
Have you tried local Mazda dealers or MX5 Factory
there are several on e-bay here's one to look at

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/FRONT-WHEEL- ... 2ecca84fd1

Re: wheel bearings where to buy?

Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2014 7:15 pm
by de Bounce
Quick check is to raise the wheel off the ground and give it a spin and a shake.

If it is stuffed you would need an ABS version
Have a read here http://mx5cartalk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=78&t=46157
The OEM Mazda unit is expensive but many have not had good results from the aftermarket versions.

Re: wheel bearings where to buy?

Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2014 9:17 pm
by zossy1
Timken from RockAuto...

Re: wheel bearings where to buy?

Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2014 10:54 pm
by Pamex
Hey Wun, there's a bearing place on Wellington Road just around the corner from yours. Turn left at the lights on Blackburn road onto Wellington Rd, and you'll see it on the left.

Otherwise, Bursons. Etc. It's just a bearing.

Re: wheel bearings where to buy?

Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2014 8:09 pm
by wun911
Ok cool thanks guys will take a trip to the dealer or bursons soon...

Re: wheel bearings where to buy?

Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2014 8:46 pm
by MrRevhead
I bought mine from Amazon (select retailers sell internationally). Good price and very reasonable postage costs. Arrived in 4 days.