Hugs

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I have a 99 version 6 type R sti with the passengers rear wheel bearing on its way out. I heard that its not an easy job to replace the bearing, having to machine press the bearing in so its cheaper/easier to replace the whole hub. Im just wondering if a 94 wrx hub is exactly the same as my type R sti hub and if it uses the same wheel bearings? Cheers in advance

scubbay

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No, a newage STI bearing and or hub will fit though.

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I will add the reason im asking about the 94 wrx hub is that i have my old 94 wrx breaking so if it fits then i can just put that one on to my type r, saves buying a new one just not sure if its exactly the same?

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Basicly, is a 94 wrx hub and wheel bearing exactly the same as a 99 version 6 type R STi hub and wheel bearing or does the STi type R use a more uprated, better wheel bearing and hub than the 94 wrx???? Anyone????

Evo Bizz

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The Type R uses different mounting points for the brake caliper, the handbrake shoes and discs are different size and the bearing is larger than the 94 WRX.

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Cheers for your help mate atleast i know now
Do you what the best way to fix the bearing? Whether to have the bearing changed or find a matching hub?

Evo Bizz

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The only trouble is a used hub will have a used bearing in it, I bought two hubs and the bearings are crap, both need changing. The bearing from Camskill is about £65 I think, then you need the old one pressed out and the new one pressed in. All depends if you can find a hub that you know has a good bearing in it.

APIDavid

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When bearings fail they quite often spin inside the hub and become loose in the carrier. they also can spin on the flange that fits inside it [ the bit the wheel bolts to ] and can render that useless too.

So I'd advise pressing the bearing out of the existing hub to see if it is still a tight fit. If it is, buy a bearing and fit it. If not you need to buy the whole Type R hub from a specialist breaker. The 01 Sti 7 onwards 'til late 2005 are OK and will fit, They have ABS which you can ignore, as the type R doesn't have ABS.

But expect to have to replace the wheel bearing in the ' new ' hub to get the best deal out of it.

David APi

PS I haven't got anything to sell you, they are genuinely hard to find these days and are quite expensive to buy when you find one.

99greenwagon

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replacement type r hubs can be found with some searching,i replaced both rear hubs for £125 each,both had good bearings in which i made sure of before buying.

Blayde-2002

I've got a pair of rear type r hubs, both have had recent bearings and flanges 1500 miles ago. Looking for 75 quid each and I'm in Wiltshire so not far away

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Pm sent

Also cheers for everyones help and advice so far