Rear wheel bearing replacement

[Georonimo]

So I'm getting ready to do my miata rear brake conversion and decided to start with a clean slate and replace every wear item bolted to the spindle/knuckle. I don't recall ever replacing rear bearings and I'm wondering if it's a big ordeal requiring special tools/a press/knuckle removal, etc.

I tried searching but I'm not having too much luck since I'm using my phone. I guess the search function isn't mobile friendly.

[FE3-323]

32mm axel nut & the wheel bearing assembly comes right off. slide on a new one & tighten down

[bcowie]

Sounds a lot easier then the front.

[Georonimo]

Awesome. Thanks!

That's what I thought originally but then I saw the nice machined surface on the outside of the new hub and it had me second guessing.

[Mazda_Powered]

yep, just as easy as Ryan said lol

[bcowie]

I just did it, 20mins and both were done.

[323bucket]

I was interested in doing this on my 90 323, what brand do you guys recommend for a new rear hub assembly?

I was looking at Timken or raybestos on rock auto about $30-$40 each.

thanks

[Georonimo]

I would say get something made in the USA or Japan but good luck with that. I went with Timken when I did mine a few years back. I've put a ton of miles, track days (on R compound tires), autocross events and even a few rally cross events and they're still holding up. Not saying they are any better or worse than whatever else is out there but so far I'm happy with them.

[FE3-323]

Timken is manufactured/sourced from NTN bearing. which is the OEM manufacture of our bearings..... this is something to majorly consider

I vote Timken any day! (i actually don't run anything but)

[jay92gt]

Ha I work right down the road from Timken. I use their parts all the time.

[atomicEGT]

I had a Timken wheel bearing go bad on my MX3 after only a month or so- I think it may have been a fluke, since I've used them without issue every other time.