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Date:         Sat, 13 May 2017 19:42:47 -0600
Reply-To:     Eric Wunrow <VW@ERICWUNROW.COM>
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From:         Eric Wunrow <VW@ERICWUNROW.COM>
Subject:      Re: wheel bearings
Comments: To: Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <CAFdLW6nLjicdhR9AVjTcHyM9j=0=jx3ZAe-JB4hR0WaA=Y_2sw@mail.gmail.com>
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Hi, Dan:

It's my understanding as well that rears outlast fronts by a ton.

Presumably as there's no steering stresses.

Eric Eric Wunrow Pictures 303. 988. 8717

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On Apr 12, 2017, at 10:54 AM, Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> hi all, > > is it correct to assume or is there a reason to think that the Front > wheel bearings and Rear wheel bearings wear at the same rate? meaning that > do we have to replace front and rear at the same time? > > the mechanic replaced the front bearings ('89 tintop Syncro) not long ago > and he said that the rear wheel bearings are fine so he left them alone... > should I have the rear replaced too (cost to replace the rear is higher > than the front) > > thanks a lot > > dan >


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