Basically, a wheel bearing lets your wheel spin smoothly and easily. It’s a pretty simple idea—it’s a set of steel balls held in place by a metal ring. Those balls roll between the wheel hub and the axle, and that's what allows everything to turn. It reduces friction, so your car doesn’t have to work as hard to move. It’s a core part of the wheel assembly. Everything connects to it—your hub, your axle, and obviously the wheel itself. It supports the weight of the vehicle and lets the wheels rotate when you drive. It’s inside the wheel hub, so you don’t really see it working, but it's definitely there. Well, if a wheel bearing goes bad, things get noisy, and not in a good way. You’ll notice if it starts making a humming or growling sound that gets louder as you speed up. It acts like a shield against all the forces from the road—bumps, turns, everything. When it fails, it can cause uneven tire wear, and if it gets really bad, it can even cause the wheel to lock up. That’s obviously a serious safety issue. You can find replacements fairly easily, Fixparts Online has a good selection, but it’s something you want to address quickly. They’re not hugely expensive, and keeping them in good shape saves you money and keeps you safe. Shop with confidence: Wheel Bearing (MPN 04529) comes with a 3 year manufacturer guarantee!

About Febi

Ferdinand Bilstein is a leading global supplier of aftermarket spare parts, offering an extensive range of high-quality components for passenger and commercial vehicles.

Why Choose Febi?

• Febi parts are made to the same standards as original equipment, so you get reliable quality without the high price. • We offer a huge range of parts – everything from engine components to brake parts and even small wear items – all in one place. • Febi has been around for over 75 years, so we know what mechanics and drivers need to keep vehicles on the road. • You’ll find parts for many different makes and models, including popular European cars, making it easy to find what you need. Febi – trusted quality, available at FixParts Online!