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Wheel Bearings

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Wheel Bearings

I'm replacing front pads and rotors. If I'm using new bearing races can I reuse the bearings as long as they are in good shape or should they be replaced when new races are used?
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You can reuse from my understanding, however they are fairly cheap so I'd do it if I were u
 
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I went ahead and got new bearings and races instead of re-using the old ones. The rotors I got came with races already installed. The inner bearings fit just fine in the races, but the outer bearings do not. Not sure if I got the wrong part or if I need to swap those races out. I'm also getting differing stories on whether I should re-use the spindle nut, washer and cotter pins. Should these be re-used?
 
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When ever you replace wheel bearings you should replace the races, as the bearings and races are wear harded. To not replace the races you will have earily bearing failure.
 
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The bearings in my opinion are cheap enough you might as well change them.
 
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