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[Hegnirst]

i need to order some wheel bearings and I've been looking online for them (eBay obviously lol)

 

are they different for the 7.5's and 7.9's? as i cannot remember what size mine are right now as i haven't used them yet or near them and i need to order some.

 

There for a K series conversion should I go for the tapered ones, over the normal ones? as I'm sure I've read there stronger or something.

 

any input would be appreciated

 

thanks guys

[imack]

They're all the same size, do yourself a favour and don't buy cheap bearings, get genuine Timkins from a reputable supplier.
Search on here for problems with cheap non genuine timkin bearings.

Edited by imack, 19 June 2019 - 08:42 PM.

[Spider]

When you say 'K Series Conversion' is that just the engine/gearbox or the front hubs too ?

[nicklouse]

Minis with discs use Timkin taper roller bearings front and rear. All the other Minis use ball bearing sets. The dimensions are the same.

Metros on the other hand have no need of taper roller bearings so did not have them fitted. But if you are not using wheels designed for the Metro then it is unlikely the bearings as Metro standard will be suitable.

To sum up more info needed.

[johnv]

Minis with discs use Timkin taper roller bearings front and rear. All the other Minis use ball bearing sets. The dimensions are the same.

Metros on the other hand have no need of taper roller bearings so did not have them fitted. But if you are not using wheels designed for the Metro then it is unlikely the bearings as Metro standard will be suitable.

To sum up more info needed.

Except Cooper 7" which use ball bearing sets

[Rorf]

Fit Classic Mini Timkin tapers on all 4 hubs, be it drum or disc brake. Ball bearings are a pain in the A as they fall apart when removed for servicing etc.

 

Do not buy individual bearings and try and make your own sets, it will only end in tears. Classic minis have wheel bearing set ups like no other cars have

 

Moke Spider has done some brilliant write ups on mini bearings - just search this forum

[Spider]

I gotta agree with Rolf on all accounts here

 

Moke Spider has done some brilliant write ups on mini bearings - just search this forum

 

Cheers for the kind words

 

http://www.theminifo...wheel-bearings/

[Hegnirst]

thank you guys for all the advice and input, I've gone for the tapered timken ones :)

[nicklouse]

 

Minis with discs use Timkin taper roller bearings front and rear. All the other Minis use ball bearing sets. The dimensions are the same.

Metros on the other hand have no need of taper roller bearings so did not have them fitted. But if you are not using wheels designed for the Metro then it is unlikely the bearings as Metro standard will be suitable.

To sum up more info needed.

Except Cooper 7" which use ball bearing sets

 

but you could upgrade to the Timkins though.

[johnv]

Anything special required Nick? Or just a straight swap?

[nicklouse]

Anything special required Nick? Or just a straight swap?

They should be a straight swap the same as fitting the ball bearings to the disc brake hubs. Dimensionally they are identical.