Do I Have to Use Timken Races with Timken Bearings, or can I Use Mine that were Made in China?
Updated 09/12/2025 | Published 05/30/2025
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Im about to do a brake job and bearing replacement , my Axles 7K have Chinese bearings and races , Im replacing the bearings with Timken ones , my question is do I need to change out the races or will the Chinese one be ok ?
asked by: Dennis P
Helpful Expert Reply:
Hello Dennis,
You can use your current Chinese races, and just get the bearings from the Timken Bearing Kit, 14125A/25580 Bearings, 14276/25520 Races, GS-2125DL Seal # TMK32VR.
You will want:
- Inner bearing: Timken Replacement Trailer Wheel Bearing - 25580 # TMK44FR
- Outer bearing: Timken Replacement Trailer Wheel Bearing - 14125A # TMK54FR
Also, don't forget some grease seals if you do not already have some on hand.
- Timken: Timken Grease and Oil Seal - Double Lip - I.D. 2.125" / O.D. 3.376" - 440972 # TMK38ZR
- Chinese seal: Grease Seal - Double Lip - 2.125" ID - 3.376" OD - GS-2125DL # GS-2125DL
One last thing, if you don't have some grease on hand either, make sure you grab some LubriMatic Prime Guard High Temperature Wheel Bearing Grease - Red - 16-oz Can # L11380.
What kind of trailer are you working on? Getting things geared up and ready for a trip? If so, where are you headed?
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Kate F.
9/12/2025
Hey Dennis, did you decide to stick with the Chinese races, or did you end up replacing them with the Timken ones? I'm curious because your experience could really help others in a similar situation.