chigung

have a 1978 corvette, and need the Rear wheel bearing replaced. The
problem im running into is that it seem s that the local corvette shops
assume that because you have a corvette, you are independently wealthy!
They are asking about 350 buck per side to replace the bearing and the
races. I just did a 1100 brake job on my vette, only to discover that my
RWB is causing my spindle to move, and destroy the caliper's rubber seals!
Both rear rotors are brand new, and have 0 miles on them.

Can any of you give me an estimate on rear wheel bearing replacement for my car? Bairs list 150 per side, is that a "reality" price?

The right side spindle "pumps" in and out a bit, should I assume that it
will need replacing as well?

dave
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ComputerGuy

I priced all over. Bair's was about the same as everyone. Bair's has 20 years experience doing the bearing assy. I bought the Bair's in Feb. Fixed all of my probs.

Good luck.

rscucan

I have an 81 and had both sides done as well as emergency brake shoes, and all the hardware with it. Total cost $385.00 parts and labor. You will need to do both of them, they do wear out and this is the only way to grease them.
Check the emerg. brake when you pull the rotor. Good luck. Ray