1st Gen R53 Cooper S Most liked posts in thread: Front Wheel Bearing ?

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  1. cct1

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    #16 cct1, Apr 22, 2015
    There you go. And use Promo code Fool for free shipping. It's super nice to have everything you need in one box rather than ordering all the bolts separately. And reusing the old ones really isn't a great idea on hubs.
     
  2. Nathan

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    #8 Nathan, Apr 21, 2015
    Don't try and go cheap with a Rock Auto type part here. The OEM one has shown time and time again to be the best option.
     
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    #10 Dave.0, Apr 22, 2015
    Oh and buy a pair for the front and do both sides.
     
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    #22 matchframe, May 4, 2015
    I received the speed sensor and installed it this weekend. All is good now :Thumbsup:

    I want to thank all of you for your advice and especially eMINIParts for their quick delivery of parts. I definitely recommend them when you need parts for your MINI.
     
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    #17 matchframe, Apr 24, 2015
    I want to thank eMINIparts so much for getting me the parts I needed and really quickly !! And at a lot better price that my local MINI dealer sold them for.

    I bought the front bearing hubs for both wheels a couple of days ago and they showed up today. There was so much more in the box that really made my day as well as my son's day !

    I have already changed out the bearing hub on the driver's side which was obviously the bad bearing. I will change out the passenger side hub tomorrow.

    When I got the front end up on the jack stands, this is what I found:

    http://vid10.photobucket.com/albums/a122/matchframe/BDG/wheel1_zpsnprsdl0f.mp4
     
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    #5 BlimeyCabrio, Apr 21, 2015
    Things that could make a sound like that:
    Failed wheel bearing
    brake rotor shield bent against rotor
    brake pad worn completely out and backing plate stuck somewhere it shouldn't be

    Probably wheel bearing
     
  7. cct1

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    #9 cct1, Apr 21, 2015
    Emini parts has a package deal with the hub and all the necessary bolts, at least they used to. Makes it easy to orderl
     
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    #11 myles2go, Apr 22, 2015
    Yep, do both sides and only use the OEM parts. Buy the kit like cct1 suggested, it has the new axle nuts and mounting hardware you'll need.
     
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    #12 jeffster06, Apr 22, 2015
    Whatever you do don't buy the Timken ones from Autozone. I made that mistake and have replaced 4 now, luckily it had a 2 year warranty. They also fail without making noise, I heard by brake pads clacking on my wilwoods and found my bearing was super loose luckily it didn't separate.
     
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    #14 eMINIparts, Apr 22, 2015
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    #21 matchframe, Apr 27, 2015
    The wheel bearings were not too bad to replace..... but don't forget to move the speed sensor out of the way before pulling the hub. I have a new one on the way now :)
     
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    #2 Nathan, Apr 21, 2015
    Yep, sure does sound like a wheel bearing. However, before digging into that check the tires. Also, does the noise change when you apply the brake? It's a slim possibility but the caliper could be hung up.
     
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    #4 Dave.0, Apr 21, 2015
    Wheel bearing and only buy the oem one.
     
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    #20 Nathan, Apr 24, 2015
    Glad it all worked out well.
     
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    #3 matchframe, Apr 21, 2015
    No change when applying the brakes.

    Would a tire make that much noise? It sounds more mechanical to me.
     
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    #6 matchframe, Apr 21, 2015
    Thanks !

    Good advice :)
     
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    #7 matchframe, Apr 21, 2015
    The brake pads are fairly new, but I will check them.
    I will also check the backing plate as well.

    Thanks !
     
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    #13 matchframe, Apr 22, 2015
    Wow, good to know !

    Thanks !!
     
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    #18 cristo, Apr 24, 2015
    Wow,that wheel really rocks!
     
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