1991 Nissan Sentra brakes

1991 NISSAN SENTRA
187,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DJMAXYK
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do you need to replace the wheel bearings when you replace the rotors on the front of the car
Apr 22, 2008 at 12:02 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

There is no requirement to replace the wheel bearings when fitting new rotors to a front wheel drive car. If they are still serviceable and there is no play in the bearing, leave them alone.

Mark (mhpautos)
Apr 22, 2008 at 5:28 AM
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