New Mini parts supplier?

New Mini parts supplier?

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rich964rs

Original Poster:

1,472 posts

241 months

Monday 12th November 2007
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I need to buy a new rear wheel bearing assembly for my partners '03 Cooper S. I've tried German, Swedish & French (GSF) which would normally be my first port of call for this type of thing but they don't stock, and they say it's probably a BMW only part.

Does anyone know of an independent supplier who can sell me the bearing assembly and rough idea of cost?

Thanks for your help.

rich964rs

Original Poster:

1,472 posts

241 months

Monday 12th November 2007
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Thanks for the reply, but I really wouldn't consider fitting a second-hand bearing to the car. I've phoned around a few specialists today and I believe the wheel bearing hub assembly is only available from a main dealer - unless anyone knows otherwise?

rich964rs

Original Poster:

1,472 posts

241 months

Tuesday 13th November 2007
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The rear wheel bearing comes as a complete hub unit from BMW and costs £110. eek

I thought I'd be able to get exactly the same part, made by the same manufacturer, but not in a BMW box for a lot less money?