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  • May 18, 2011, 01:40 PM
    Oneill474
    Wheel Bearing Job
    Just charged me $607.00 to do the two front wheels.
    Mostly it was for labor. Firestone. 2003 Toyota Echo

    Was it a reasonable price?



  • May 18, 2011, 03:39 PM
    kitch428

    I think so. But leads me to think did you really need both sides?
    The front hub requires complete disassembly and the use of a hydraulic press to remove and install the new bearings.
    And installing new axle hubs to go along with it. It's a pricey job.
  • May 18, 2011, 04:31 PM
    TxGreaseMonkey

    You didn't get a bad deal at all. Where I live in Texas, the going rate is $650 to $700, especially if the lower ball joints are replaced. The procedure on your Echo is the same as the procedure for changing front wheel bearings on Civics and some Accords. Here's what's involved:

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...ml#post2317484

    I wrote-up the procedure, after performing the work on my 1993 Civic, about a year ago. Without specialized tools, the job would be impossible. This is not a job for the typical shade tree mechanic. It's easier and cheaper to replace front wheel bearings on most domestic cars.
  • May 19, 2011, 05:41 AM
    Oneill474
    Comment on TxGreaseMonkey's post
    Great thanks a lot
  • May 19, 2011, 05:42 AM
    Oneill474
    Comment on kitch428's post
    Thank you so much

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