Wheel bearings let your wheels spin smoothly with very little friction. Modern hub assemblies usually include the bearing, ABS sensor, and mounting flange in one unit.
Why It Matters
A completely failed bearing can lock up the wheel or let it fall off the car at speed.
How to Save Money on Wheel Bearing Replacement
Replace just the failed bearing, not all four
Quality aftermarket hubs from SKF, Timken, or Moog are as good as OEM
Often Done Together
Shops commonly pair wheel bearing replacement with these jobs to save on overlapping labor: