[Biturbos4] Rear wheel bearings ... again

[Wilson Northrup]

interesting.  I replaced my rear bearingas at 68K and 70K miles 
respectively with an SKF unit.   Car has aftermarket suspension, runs on 
stock wheels or light weight 18's, 1bar upgrade.

40k later, they are still quiet.  did you install yourself or did someone 
else do the job? Could it be an issue of how the bearing was pressed in? 
I spent a bit of extra time aligning the unit on the press.


On Tue, 23 Feb 2010, Rhett Ennis wrote:

>
> I've wondered the same.  The OEM B5 RS4 bearings HAD to be better, right?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: biturbos4-bounces at www.audifans.com [mailto:biturbos4-bounces at www.audifans.com] On Behalf Of Chris Newbold
> Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 6:01 PM
> To: Mark Rosenkrantz
> Cc: Bi-Turbo Audi S4 Audi Fan Group
> Subject: Re: [Biturbos4] Rear wheel bearings ... again
>
> On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 4:10 PM, Mark Rosenkrantz <speedracer.mark at gmail.com
>> wrote:
>
>>
>> You got it- the 150HP 1996 1.8T A4 has the same (indentical) rear
>> wheel bearings.  Add in larger, wider, stickier tires.... lowered
>> suspensions, etc.... and you have a LOT of extra force there.  30K is NOT that uncommon.
>> On my personal S4, I've had 3 sets of rear wheel bearings in 70K
>> miles... so by 90K will probably need another set.  =)
>>
>
> Thanks.
>
> Are there any known "improvements" on the market? E.g. can one stuff bearing from a stouter Audi model into the carriers?
>
>
>
>> Hit the main list or come up to Winter Driving School in NH this
>> weekend and you'll get pleanty of mechanic advice.  =)
>>
>>
> Is there really any snow up there?!? :-)
>
> -Chris
> 2001.5 S4 Avant 6spd
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