SKF or TIMKEN or BCA/NTN wheel bearing?

[apollo18]

Hey all, on my 2014 Acura RDX I am looking to change out my front right wheel bearing as I am trying to fix a abs sensor issue. swapped sensor and still have the issue, wiring and fuses seem fine.

I did some digging and OEM part # is 44300-t0g-951 which runs for like $250 even online from honda/acura discounters

I usually stick with OEM but the part is like 4 x more than aftermarket and was wondering if I can do any of these aftermarket parts?

I can choose between
SKF FW97
TIMKEN WB000020 (photos from amazon seems like people have got NSK bearings in the past)
BCA WE60386 (seems to be same company as NTN which might make OEM for Honda?)

Just wondering which of these would be recommended, I just want to ensure my abs wheel speed sensor works. At first I was thinking SKF or TIMKEN but then when I saw that BCA is basically NTN and NTN is OEM on some Honda vehicles then maybe that one? I understand these are all good brands but just curious

Willing to take other recommendations as well!

Ty

 

[justalubetech]

I put whatever was cheapest at Autozone in my Civic of the same vintage, it's been happy with it for a couple years now. Lol

 

[apollo18]

I put whatever was cheapest at Autozone in my Civic of the same vintage, it's been happy with it for a couple years now. Lol

ahah if the abs sensors werent finicky i don't think i would give much thought to it either

 

[SC Maintenance]

Timken used to be my favorite, but they have been going through a lot of cost cutting and off-shoring. I wouldn't anymore.

For Japanese auto I would probably go NSK or NTN if I could get it.

Schaeffler is very high quality also (German, privately owned, no signs of cost cutting).

 

[Nesterenko]

BCA.

 

[Trav]

OE or SKF. There is many times a big difference between OE and parts sold by the same manufacturer for the aftermarket.

 

[slybunda]

Japanese cars I go with Nachi bearings or koyo.
European cars I go with FAG, INA or skf

 

[Kalle.J]

NTN, SKF, INA before FAG but thats me.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

I'd probably go with the BCA

 

[D60]

The recent BCAs I put in the rear axle of a Tundra had Koyo bearings. Obviously stamped as such.

That said, it doesn't necessarily mean EVERY BCA application uses Koyo (I wouldn't know)

 

[Nesterenko]

I'd probably go with the BCA

Yes, made by NTN.

 

[Lubener]

I have used all three brands and never had a problem with any of them.

 

[Nmr1981]

Well I just put a Timken on my right rear and a BCA on my left rear in my CRV they look identical only time and miles will tell. It kinda bothers my OCD having two different brands but not enough to do it again. Lol

 

[notharry]

I have used timken and they are not the same. Ntn Bca SKF FAG. once and done

 

[buck91]

I don't even know anymore with so many re-boxes. Couple of years back I put USA made Timken in my Mustang TOB and its already chirping with VERY FEW miles on it.

 

[apollo18]

I don't even know anymore with so many re-boxes. Couple of years back I put USA made Timken in my Mustang TOB and its already chirping with VERY FEW miles on it.

sometimes its customers that return it and put a no name bearing inside, happened to me

 

[notharry]

Schaeffler / INA/ FAG looks to be the same manufacturer. I love high end competition. !! NICE!

 

[notharry]

I don't even know anymore with so many re-boxes. Couple of years back I put USA made Timken in my Mustang TOB and its already chirping with VERY FEW miles on it.

Yup.

 

[2strokeNorthstar]

I don't even know anymore with so many re-boxes. Couple of years back I put USA made Timken in my Mustang TOB and its already chirping with VERY FEW miles on it.

Ive had bad luck with Timken on Fords in recent years. Their quality has tanked like so many other companies. Too bad

 

[SC Maintenance]

Schaeffler / INA/ FAG looks to be the same manufacturer. I love high end competition. !! NICE!

Yes, INA is the brand of bearing. Schaeffler is the parent (they make other things also). FAG they bought years ago.