Wheel Bearings

[Lefty]

Gah

I've read a number of threads on here about Cerbera wheel bearings being problematic and different parts under the same part number etc. I'm replacing all 4 and, worried about issues, just bought 4 from a well known supplier that came as complete hub and bearing assemblies.

Have refurbished the uprights, reassembling the chassis and none of them fit. Not just a paint issue, 1-3mm difference between the ID of the holes in the uprights (front and rear) and the OD of the hub/bearing.

Comparing the new ones with original, yes the original ones are chamfered, the new ones are not. Is this the case with all new bearings/hubs? Can I buy new ones already chamfered or do i need to get them machined? I wonder if modifying the uprights is a better idea

[Basil Brush]

It depends on brand, from what I've seen. If you stick to Timken they fit, but a lot of the Chinese pattern ones don't.

[Lefty]

Thanks, i'm not sure what brand these are but i'm returning them and it looks like the ones from Motaclan have the chamfered shoulders so hopefully get the right ones this time

[Byker28i]

I've never had a problem with wheel bearings, but when the car was stripped to the chassis, it was one of the items I replaced, just because.

[Lefty]

Yeah why not? Dead easy to change too.

I ordered a set from Motaclan and they are perfect - great service from them, they even went and opened one in the warehouse and took a pic of the actual part for me.

Same part number as the bearings I ordered from AN Other vendor (I won't name and shame publicly) and in fairness to them, they've taken the square shouldered parts back for a full refund.