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Old Sep 26, 2010 | 07:44 AM
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Front Wheel Hub Rotors

Current wheel hub bearings / rotors getting very loud and time to replace ... anyone have a good online source for replacements????


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Old Sep 26, 2010 | 07:56 AM
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This was the cheapest I could find when I did mine. You did not specify so this link is for an '03 MCS (mine) But should be similar across the line I think. Edit, yes, they are.

If you're doing the fronts, get the four mounting bolts and a new castle nut!

You'll also need a 1 1/4 socket for the castle nut. Get a 6 point, 1/2 drive! It has some serious torque specs!
 

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Old Sep 26, 2010 | 08:09 AM
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Also, if you're doing the fronts, and if you've never had the rotor off, you might want to invest in a replacement keeper screw. I mangled mine in the process of getting it off since the threads were so rusted. It's a giant torx and I had to kroil, heat, kroil, heat and bang on it with an impact wrench. My Craftsman torx bit twisted it was so stuck.

I did not have any problems getting the rear rotors off, just plenty of torque.
 

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Old Sep 26, 2010 | 09:49 AM
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Old Sep 26, 2010 | 12:07 PM
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I bought mine from Outmotoring. You'll need brake pads too.

http://www.outmotoring.com/?gclid=CL...FQ8E5QodFyyE3g
 
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Old Sep 26, 2010 | 12:35 PM
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You might want to check rockauto.com. They have really cheap prices!
 
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Old Sep 26, 2010 | 12:44 PM
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Old Oct 31, 2010 | 06:35 AM
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Thanks for the note.. I had a couple of rotor keeper screws and you are right ...was easy to mangle old one !!!!!
 
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Old Oct 31, 2010 | 08:14 AM
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The rotor keeper screw are cheap, but they are there too keep the rotor from falling off before the caliper goes on when the car is on the production line....once the car is on the road, it is not really needed since the rotor will stay in place.
The op said rotors and front bearings?!
The rotors are $$ to ship, and can usually be found localy to save some shipping costs unless you are getting something special. The bearings might be best to order...but watch the brands, you get what you payfor...
 
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Old Oct 31, 2010 | 08:50 AM
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We have them all in stock, and some used ones too.
 
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