Front wheel bearing question

[Jred]

Slight grinding coming from front wheel so Im figuring its the wheel bearing.

What bearing kits are recommended? Is Napa an option or is this going to be a specific Studebaker supplier part? The car in question is a 1970

I haven't seen any how to write ups so Im assuming its a pretty straight forward process. Ive only been into various 80/90's 4x4 front hubs. Ill peel ope the FSM in bit for a gander.

Edited July 14, 2022 by Jred

[Avanti83]

I don't recall the exact replacement numbers but they are common Automobile bearings and seals. NAPA will have them, just buy good quality brands, drive out the races and replace both bearings and the grease seals. Clean everything up, pack with good high temperature grease and drive like you stole it.

Do both sides and check the brake pads for wear while you're in there. Numbers like A6 and A10 bearings come to mind but check for sure.

[Jred]

Thanks @Avanti83

[AD]

NAPA lists Part #: PGB PBR2 for the outer bearing, and Part #: PGB PBR6 for the inner bearing. Bring your old one with to the store to make sure they match up.

Ihttps://www.napaonline.com/en/search?text=wheel bearing&referer=v2

 

f your Avanti has the original Dunlop / Bendix brake calipers make sure you keep track of the shims on the upper and lower caliper mounting bolts when you take things apart. You'll save yourself a lot of time when you go to put things back together. If the shims get mixed up you'll have to go through the procedure as per page 6 of the Brakes section of the shop manual to get the caliper centered on the rotor. 

Edited July 16, 2022 by AD

[Jred]

13 hours ago, AD said:

NAPA lists Part #: PGB PBR2 for the outer bearing, and Part #: PGB PBR6 for the inner bearing. Bring your old one with to the store to make sure they match up.

Ihttps://www.napaonline.com/en/search?text=wheel bearing&referer=v2

 

f your Avanti has the original Dunlop / Bendix brake calipers make sure you keep track of the shims on the upper and lower caliper mounting bolts when you take things apart. You'll save yourself a lot of time when you go to put things back together. If the shims get mixed up you'll have to go through the procedure as per page 6 of the Brakes section of the shop manual to get the caliper centered on the rotor. 

Thanks AD, luckily that’s what I ended up ordering along with some seals. The parts are expected at the local Napa next week.
The previous owner installed the turner brake upgrade. 

Edited July 16, 2022 by Jred

[Gunslinger]

If I remember correctly the Turner kit uses different wheel bearings than the original design.

[regnalbob]

1 hour ago, Gunslinger said:

If I remember correctly the Turner kit uses different wheel bearings than the original design.

The Ford rotors use the same wheel bearing as Studebaker.

The Ford grease seal must be used, C8AZ-1190-A.

Timken # 6815

 

[Jred]

For prosperity sake...

TIMKEN LM67048/LM67010

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Timken (LM11949/LM11910)

I also found some ford grease seals on ebay. Thanks @regnalbob

The bearings from Napa said MFG in the USA on the box along side a "made in China"