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wheel bearings where to buy?

Postby wun911 » Tue Apr 01, 2014 3:48 pm

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?
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Re: wheel bearings where to buy?

Postby manga_blue » Tue Apr 01, 2014 4:12 pm

Mania.
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Re: wheel bearings where to buy?

Postby Red Dragon » Tue Apr 01, 2014 6:08 pm

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

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Re: wheel bearings where to buy?

Postby de Bounce » Tue Apr 01, 2014 7:15 pm

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.
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Re: wheel bearings where to buy?

Postby zossy1 » Tue Apr 01, 2014 9:17 pm

Timken from RockAuto...

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Re: wheel bearings where to buy?

Postby Pamex » Tue Apr 01, 2014 10:54 pm

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.
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Re: wheel bearings where to buy?

Postby wun911 » Wed Apr 02, 2014 8:09 pm

Ok cool thanks guys will take a trip to the dealer or bursons soon...
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Re: wheel bearings where to buy?

Postby MrRevhead » Wed Apr 02, 2014 8:46 pm

I bought mine from Amazon (select retailers sell internationally). Good price and very reasonable postage costs. Arrived in 4 days.
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