22 replies to this topic

[Steve220]

Hi all,

Are these any good? I know timken are the way forward however I've seen these described as OE quality.

[minidaves]

all the first line stuff i have used is good

[nicklouse]

http://www.theminifo...-worth-the-lll/

 would not buy without looking at what is in the box.

[Steve8274]

I have read on here previously that they are good however I have not used them. I made a note of the part number FBK027 and was going to purchase some when I got to that stage.
I cant seem to find the post that was praising them

[Spider]

If they do actually have Timken Bearings in the box, then all is good.

 

If they don't, then they are not Mini Wheel Bearings, they are something else.

[Steve220]

Glad I calmed down and looked properly. Both rear wheel bearings are genuine timken. Fronts are Borg and beck and some other brand.

[Spider]

Mmmm,,,,,, I didn't know that Borg & Beck have a Bearing Manufacturing Factory.

 

I'm very sus that's a counterfeit bearing.

[GraemeC]

Someone may manufacture for them, but a 2yr warranty should be some pointer of reliability:
http://www.borgandbe...wheel-bearings/

[wile e coyote]

Haven't used the bearings but their CV boots are brilliant....so while you're at it.....

[dotmatrix]

their metro rear subframe mounts are crap, doesn't last 6 months.

[Steve220]

Well I got these from a-series spares. The fronts are going back as I expected better for the price.

[HUBBA.HUBBA]

Mmmm,,,,,, I didn't know that Borg & Beck have a Bearing Manufacturing Factory.

 

I'm very sus that's a counterfeit bearing.

+1

[gazza82]

First Line own Borg & Beck so they can brand parts how they want. Knowing B&B have/had a good reputation for clutches maybe they are trying to ride on that with bearings.

[Twincam]

I had a set of brake discs and pads turn up at a mates garage, they too were B&B!

[Will16]

First line have got a factory near Banbury with B&B on the sign, can see it from the m40!