Hello peeps, first post here. Any inputs is greatly appreciated. This is my son's car, and he lives 6 hrs away from me, so, I wanna replace the R/R wheel bearing with a genuine bearing from a reputable company. I had to return a pair of Chinese made Timkens from Amazon. RA's return policy is a joke, BUT, they're the only ones who carries most major bearing brands like SKF, NSK, FAG, and BCA. I'm leaning towards getting the BCA as they use the NTN bearings. Fire away. https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog...20,brake+&+wheel+hub,wheel+bearing+&+hub,1636
Best aftermarket brand for a rear wheel bearing hub assy 2011 Acura TSX wagon
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NSK
Something made in Japan followed by South Korea.
I wouldn't hesitate to use a FAG bearing. There from the very reputable German bearing company Schaeffler, who also makes a lot of OEM bearings.
BCA or NSK would be my second choice.
Timken has certainly fallen from grace. I don't think SKF is too far behind.
Pics of the TSX wagon? Its one of the few wagons I actually think look good.
BCA or NSK would be my second choice.
Timken has certainly fallen from grace. I don't think SKF is too far behind.
Pics of the TSX wagon? Its one of the few wagons I actually think look good.
Rockauto lists the Schaeffler #101888 rear wheel bearing as an available option, so that should be an easy choice.
I like the overall shape, and design of it that I am thinking of getting another one for myself.
Does FAG/Schaeffler have distinct markings on its assembly to distinguish it from a fake bearing?
SKF has been my go too for decades and never had a failure regardless of COO. They may manufacture hubs in China and other countries but they own and operate the foundries and factories and perform the QC. FAG also manufactures hubs in China as do most of the others including NSK, BCA, etc. The chances of getting a USA, Japan or Euro made unit is less and less these days, a lot of dealer stuff is also made in China so that is not a sure fire route of avoiding the China made ones.
Any of the brands mentioned should be fine for a long time, don't worry about COO it will make you crazy. Other than going to a local parts store and actually examining the part looking for the COO there is no way to guarantee what country it is from. On some Timken you will not find the COO on the part or the box.
Any of the brands mentioned should be fine for a long time, don't worry about COO it will make you crazy. Other than going to a local parts store and actually examining the part looking for the COO there is no way to guarantee what country it is from. On some Timken you will not find the COO on the part or the box.
Not that I am aware of. Its possible the stamp / mark them in the factory but I wouldn't be in the know. I typically order from RockAuto, and I google the ship from address. Every time its been from a legitimate wholesaler - the same ones that fill the brick and mortar parts stores. I would say the odds of getting a fake from there is very low - unless possibly someone bough somewhere else can returned, which presumably could be the same problem as anywhere.
Kestas
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It's not so much the company or where it's made, but you need to decide whether you want the jobber aftermarket hub units or the OEM units. The price difference can be 3 to 5 times, and the quality of the parts are markedly different between these two choices. How long do you plan on keeping the car?
Jobber parts are what you typically get from NAPA. I think you can get OEM only from the dealer.
Jobber parts are what you typically get from NAPA. I think you can get OEM only from the dealer.
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If it has the integrated speed sensor, you need to get an OE from stealership.
IME, for Toyota, I have tried 2 aftermarket -- SKF and Raybestos -- both did not work till I get an OE from Toyota.
The bearing itself is fine but the sensor is problematic.
IME, for Toyota, I have tried 2 aftermarket -- SKF and Raybestos -- both did not work till I get an OE from Toyota.
The bearing itself is fine but the sensor is problematic.
Til the wheels fall off. I am actually of thinking of getting another sport wagon, before all of them gets molested.
ABS sensor is separate.
