I have that noise you get when a wheel bearing is on the way out its terrible!!

 

Get to 60mph 2.5k revs and you get the droning sound.

 

Which brand should I go for?

I'd look at VW Spares and GSF as well.

 

e.g.  https://www.vwspares.co.uk/Skoda_Octavia_1Z_Facelift_Suspension-Front.php?model=1.6 TDi

 

I just replaced mine. Mechanic friend said go for Febi,NKor Apec or blueprint and avoid the unknown or cheaper brands. Their garage  stopped fitting a lot of the cheaper brands due to the fact they don't last. Been using company Parts in Motion. A lot cheaper than Eurocarparts and my local motorfactors and so far have had next day delivery. I had to buy a set of triple sqare splined sockets to do the job and also a new ABS sensor as I managed to snap mine. https://www.partsinmotion.co.uk/search?keyword=wheel+bearing&virtuemart_category_id=0 . Need to do my sons fabia as well but its a push out and press fit so waiting for the tool off amazon. The bearings were half the price from Parts in motion. On my old 08 octavia there are two options. One with 3 bolts and one with 4. Check before ordering

Alasdair

7 hours ago, MRB007 said:

I have that noise you get when a wheel bearing is on the way out its terrible!!

 

Get to 60mph 2.5k revs and you get the droning sound.

 

Which brand should I go for?

None of the above; Febi Bilstein or SKF every time.

I notice that the picture you are showing is a 4 stud wheel bearing, as your car is a 1.6 it should be a 3 stud bearing, my car is a 1.6 and that is a 3 stud, I fitted a Febi on not had any problems.

 

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I put 40k on an SKF one when I had my octavia, without issue if that's any help. They're easy to change, but you will need the right socket and a decent impact gun. 

If I remember correctly loosen hub nut 1/4 turn then raise car. When fitting new bearing don't lower car until hub nut is tight. Get someone to put foot on brakes and tighten to correct torque  then I think its 90 degrees more? If the Hub nut is tightened with weight on the bearing it can cause damage. 

Yeah, that's fair. What I normally do with hubnuts is torque them, go for a brew while it settles, then retorque and add the extra 90* or whatever the spec says.