Which manufacturer makes a high quality wheel bearing for Audi?
02-11-2017, 06:08 AM
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Which manufacturer makes a high quality wheel bearing for Audi?
I'm looking at Bech/Arnley, Timken, SKF, ***, MOOG etc. Some idiot talked me in to purchasing Centric and it lasted almost 30k miles.
02-14-2017, 09:11 AM
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I just bought *** from FCP Euro. Don't have personal experience but heard good things about *** and SKF.
BTW, I am looking for a DIY on replacing these on my A4B8 Quattro Base. Can u help with how to remove and press new one in? What tools will I need?
BTW, I am looking for a DIY on replacing these on my A4B8 Quattro Base. Can u help with how to remove and press new one in? What tools will I need?
02-14-2017, 11:39 AM
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purchase the assembly not just the bearing for DIY
Pressing the bearing out of the assembly then pressing a new bearing back in is by far the most difficult part of replacing the wheel bearing. You will need a nice press and must make sure all is square for the re-pressing. As a DIY you should purchase full assembly with bearing already in place. Costs run $100-$150. I've had good luck with *** and Optimal on my '08 TT 3.2.
02-14-2017, 12:36 PM
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What you suggested is what I exactly wanted to proceed with and in fact I ordered part #8K0407607 (hub+bearing) from Audi. Unfortunately, they don't make it anymore and have cancelled my order. Also talked with few Audi parts vendors and none of them have any ***/SKF etc assembly available for this car! Now, I have no choice but to order bearings and remove/press them myself. I was looking at some tool kits from ECS that will allow me to do it but wanted opinion of experienced people here first.
02-14-2017, 02:59 PM
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If you're looking at ECS, they press the bearing in to the housing for a total cost around $138. Although they do not list the manufacturer of the bearing. I found full assembly at urotuning.com with SKF bearing for front of A4 B7 $113.
02-14-2017, 03:49 PM
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Negative, no such thing for B8 
*** bearings on the way. Really need a good guide for removal/pressing of bearings.
*** bearings on the way. Really need a good guide for removal/pressing of bearings.
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02-15-2017, 05:24 AM
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Sorry about that. For future bearing assembly front check: *** Wheel Bearing Kit K8020434320FAG: Advance Auto Parts
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02-15-2017, 07:34 AM
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Are you sure its an assembly? The pic in your link only shows the bearings (not pressed in a hub). The pic is same as the one I ordered from FCP euro but the part number is different.
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/audi-wheel-bearing-kit-a4-a5-q5-s4-s5-4h0498625
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/audi-wheel-bearing-kit-a4-a5-q5-s4-s5-4h0498625
02-15-2017, 12:05 PM
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It looks to me like you did order the bearing already pressed in to the housing... and got a great price too. Please let me know if I'm mistaken. Best