S4 but with Brembo front brakes - wheel bearings?

[Rich H]

Hello all,

 

Hopefully someone can help!  I need a new set of front wheel bearings...  

 

I've got a new pair of bearings allegedly for S4 but they are far too small.

 

Are the bearings different for Brembo/non-Brembo brakes? 

 

Thanks

Rich

[Vulcan Grey]

same for all ( I looked at 88-V8).

 

They are really small tapered roller bearings with separate races on the inboard and outboard sides of the hub.  There is a pressed in seal on the inboard side.

 

http://www.drhess.net/crystal_princess.htm

[Rich H]

Thanks, I'm not sure what I've got but they are definately too small for the hubs!

[Vulcan Grey]

I have some new at home I can take a photo and post it here if you want to see what they should look like.

 

They should fit over your thumb, but not much bigger

[Vulcan Grey]

Or you can see how small they are here

http://www.lotusespritworld.com/EGuides/EModifications/Front_brakes.html

 

 

The inner bearing is a little bigger, since it fits on a larger diameter part of the spindle

[Vulcan Grey]

Here are my new bearings, waiting to install.  I have done this a few times, so I know they are correct.

 

Inner race on the right, outer race on the left.

[Rich H]

Nice one thanks!

 

It looks like I have S1 bearings I reckon.

Going to order some proper ones now!

 

Cheers for the help!

 

Rich

[ramjet]

The old bearings should have an identification number etched into the races. Using that number, you should be able to find an equivalent with any reputable bearing supplier or outlet.

[Vulcan Grey]

The link in my first post has several cross references, including the bearings, races, and seals. Those Toyota bearings are what I use, and they are an exact match.

[Rich H]

Thanks guys, Ordered some new bearigns form a reputable supplier so should be sorted now thanks!

 

Discovered that my discs are knackered now too (WTL) so need a pair of them too.  But while it's in bits I might change the ball joints, and TRE and ARB bushes and and and....