Burt S. wrote:

> The housing is estimate $145, a whole new set $245-350. Back
> in those days, I'd just swap the bearing for $0.50. That's where
> the problem originates.

I would think that replacing the bearing alone would be fine as long as the
housing hasn't accumulated any of that infamous red dust. Otherwise, the
housing would need to be replaced as well. When my '93 Accord was infected
with the red dust, the housing, cap and rotor were replaced.