Hello all,

i recently managed to hit the edge of a curb at speed like an idiot.
Got the tire replaced and dremeled the damage on the rim so that's all sorted. Tire was only about 3 months old so i am not that concerned with the difference in size.
I do, however, hear some light noise, like a sine wave thing, from around 80 kph, especially where the road is smooth.
Obviously i lifted the wheel that i hit but i cannot feel any movement when rocking it side to side. I guess bearing has some damage but not enough to be visible?
I am trying to source the bearing myself and i think i found the SKF VKBA 7011 to be the right fit.
Can anyone confirm this is right for a FWD Octavia 3 RS?
Planning to do it myself after, i shouldn't have big issues i hope.
Thank you.

Someone on here also from australia looking for front wheel bearing. Think it may be the same car. Sorry not sure how to link post

https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/438021-front-wheel-bearing-genuine-or-oem/

How to identify loud bearing which have no movement, rotates +/- free and doesn't change sound to LEFT/RIGHT sharp turns:

rotate wheel and hold suspension spring in same time. There should be zero vibrations on hand. Zero=absolutely nothing. Slightest vibrato will indicate broken bearing.

Been there few days ago. Bearing replaced, all cool now. Old bearing (OE item, installed under warranty at Škoda dealer workshop) lasted only 104'300km.

Edited 23 April23 Apr by indars
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