Wheel bearing & ball joint suggestions

rafalc · Jul 24, 2011

2002 coupe SE, I have to replace the wheel bearings in the front. I figured I might as well do ball joints since I'm there and I do need new brake rotors. Should I go with Honda parts? They do run a little more expensive than others. Any suggestions/experiences with certain brands and places to purchase them?

This is a daily driver....I do not need hi performance parts.

Thanks

001Stunna · Jul 24, 2011

I'd use OEM bearings and lower ball joints, after all the first OEMs lasted you from 2002-2011.(check with oemacuraparts.com and compare their prices with dealers around your area etc.)
For pads/rotors i'd suggest wagner thermo-quiet pads and rotors.(can be had from rock-auto for a decent price)

rafalc · Jul 24, 2011

Any good places where I can get the bearing already pressed into the hub and buy the set?

Machine shop will charge me $40 for replacing each bearing....might as well get the hub too if the bearing is already in.

BlkCurrantKord · Jul 25, 2011

Bearing gets pressed into the spindle...

RedAccord02 · Jul 26, 2011

i think the hub/bearing is for the rear. I was looking for some for a 2001 civic and they were separate. not sure if that's so with all cars.

RedAccord02 · Jul 26, 2011

i think the hub/bearing is for the rear. I was looking for some for a 2001 civic and they were separate. not sure if that's so with all cars.

Hondamugen103 · Jul 30, 2011

fronts are pressed into the spindle. Call around to local auto parts stores, some like the one i work for will press bearings. As far as the rear goes, they are a complete hub and bearing assembly. Remove rotor, Caliper+bracket, Axle nut and the rears slide right off.