OEM bearings or race bearings??
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OEM bearings or race bearings??
I'm replacing the front rotors on the autox car. Should I reuse the old bearing (assuming they look ok), replace them with OEM parts, or find a race version?
I don't mind spending the money if it's worth it but I'd just as soon save the money for something else if it's not needed.
I am going to switch the GS rear with a GSL rear, replace bushings, shocks and springs. More than likely the sway bars and anything else that I can think of. I'm looking at a total project of about $2,000 - $3,000.
I don't mind spending the money if it's worth it but I'd just as soon save the money for something else if it's not needed.
I am going to switch the GS rear with a GSL rear, replace bushings, shocks and springs. More than likely the sway bars and anything else that I can think of. I'm looking at a total project of about $2,000 - $3,000.
I need new wheel bearings... Bad. Mine sqeal and grind when I stop, and sqeal when I turn corners or change lanes. I just replaced the brakes, and just to make sure it wasnt them, I took the wheels off and re checked. The brakes are fine. Anyone wanna donate for my bearings?
Oh yeah, does anyone know if the kits from VB are any good?
~T.J.
Oh yeah, does anyone know if the kits from VB are any good?
~T.J.
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From: NorCAL
I'm not sure about how to check if existing bearings are ok. If you want to replace them with Mazda Factory Race bearings (MFR) then it will count as an internal modification and probably put you in a prepared class. So the question is... what class do you want to be in and how competitive do you want to be in that class? Stock consists of very few modifications (hence stock).
The MFR bearings are available through Racingbeat and this is the description for them.
I think that bearings are ok if they are smooth to the touch, but I'm not sure how smooth etc so don't take my word for reusing the old ones.
The MFR bearings are available through Racingbeat and this is the description for them.
MFR rotor bearings are the best bearings available for engine operation near or above 8,500 rpm. These MRF rotor bearings are manufactured with a deep groove for additional oil storage and offer an additional .0005-inch clearance.
And if it's about ROTOR bearings, then you guys are wacko! 
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Thats what I thought, but still unless the bearing a physically damaged u should just repack them. I've done it a hundred times in autoshop, and each time someone said the wheel bearing was bad.
