Yw-slayer
April 8th, 2021, 11:02 PM
The BL Legacy's front is droning at speed. Subaru have said that the wheel bearings are going.
They have quoted me around USD850 for (obviously original) all 4 bearings, not including labour.
With some googling I have found that I can apparently buy (with free shipping due to Prime) parts Autoround 513220 Front Wheel Hub and Bearing Assembly Fit for Subaru Outback Legacy 2005-2014 5-Lug w/ABS and Autoround Rear Wheel Hub and Bearing Assembly 512293 Compatible with Subaru Outback Legacy 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 off Amazon for the princely sum of USD180. I could probably get them and take them to my independent dealer to get them installed. Or just get him to try and source some, possibly cheaper ones.
Is there anything I should be aware of if I decide to not get the original bearings? I'm already letting Subaru change the front caliper and pads as those are very thin. Is it silly to get proper brakes but then cheap out on the bearings? Bearing in mind that this is a nearly 16-year old car and we may not keep it that much longer for various reasons.
They have quoted me around USD850 for (obviously original) all 4 bearings, not including labour.
With some googling I have found that I can apparently buy (with free shipping due to Prime) parts Autoround 513220 Front Wheel Hub and Bearing Assembly Fit for Subaru Outback Legacy 2005-2014 5-Lug w/ABS and Autoround Rear Wheel Hub and Bearing Assembly 512293 Compatible with Subaru Outback Legacy 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 off Amazon for the princely sum of USD180. I could probably get them and take them to my independent dealer to get them installed. Or just get him to try and source some, possibly cheaper ones.
Is there anything I should be aware of if I decide to not get the original bearings? I'm already letting Subaru change the front caliper and pads as those are very thin. Is it silly to get proper brakes but then cheap out on the bearings? Bearing in mind that this is a nearly 16-year old car and we may not keep it that much longer for various reasons.