Replacing Front Wheel Bearings

[Promise Land]

I am about to upgrade the front brakes to the Z32 setup (calipers, rotors, and SS lines). My current bearing make a growl sound as the car drives, so I assume after 210,000 miles they are ready for replacement. Advance Auto parts has them for $140/each. Anyone know of a cheaper place to get them? I haven't taken mine apart yet. Can these be greased rather than replaced?

[compactfean]

At that price they are trying to sell you a hub assy. As far as packing the bearings I don't think so, once they start making noise the bearing:are toast. At that price you could get 5 lug conversion hubs....good ones too, with bearings.

[Promise Land]

I already have 5 lug hubs. I guess I just need to replace them.

[biggie]

Look through some fo these, some should work. Places should have just the bearing and not the whole hub for sale.

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp ... el+bearing

[compactfean]

Oh that's right your s14. I would try another store or maybe one of the sponsored sights here because you should be able to get just the bearings. 140 for one just sounds crazy. I bet the dealer has them cheaper.

[Promise Land]

I really don't know what is on my car since I bought it used. i will take it apart this weekend and figure it out. Thanks for all the help.

[johnksoy]

I just did wheel bearings for my s13 and got a pair of them for $85, they where timken rebrand of NSK.

On s14 I don't think your suppose to change the wheel bearings. I don't even think there are part numbers for s14 wheel bearings cause if you look up OEM parts its says to replace the HUB assembly.

[Promise Land]

Yeah, the FSM says to replace the hub. I will check it out tomorrow and see what I can do. They are just making a loud growl as I drive, but should have it another year before I tear the car down. I am doing a brake swap, so I wanted to be proactive if possible.

[Awgdawg]

how did your bearings make out after a year? Mine is making the same noise and I really dont want to spend the money for new hubs especially if I could have 5 lug for almost the same price plus money is tight right now.