Okay----one buys new rotors for his car.
New rotor/hub assys. come with bearing races already installed.

Not knowing what 3rd world country did the final machining and assy on these rotor/hubs-----would you likely leave the races in the hubs, or replace them with new bearing sets???

Timkens are only $14 a bearing----(house brand is $8)

I don't have a problem with knocking these out and replaceing them, just wondering what others would do----or if they have even thought about it.

I have a set of drum hubs with new bearings and races in them, but not to keen on the idea of removing and reinstalling the races in another hub.
(I tend to be less than gentle when knocking these out.)

I have already had to get some machining done to the rotors so my wheels will fit, and also had to drill out the lug stud holes for longer studs.
(could not locate longer studs with the correct knurl)

BTW---CarQuest 5114 rotor for 68-72 Chevelle

The last Timken I saw was made in China, so the other brand of bearing is probably made by the same place in China. The quality is probably the same.

I've never pulled a race out of a brand new rotor...ever. Never have had an issue with one either. I do put new bearings in if I put new rotors on though. Along with the complimentary new seal. I actually have a box full of extra races from new bearings I bought because I never use them.

never worried about the races. only if someone ownes a 40's through 90's volkswagen or audi then you have to transfer the races over as they dont come with races when you buy new rotors/drums.

Cool
Then I will just get another set of new seals and use the bearings that are in the drum hubs-----they have not been driven at all, just holding the car up at the time.