FAG WheelSet released for Mini Countryman, Paceman

19 July 2024  

An FAG bearing kit for the Mini Countryman and Mini Paceman, manufactured as OE by Schaeffler, is now available to the UK and Irish aftermarket, the company has announced.

Schaeffler said on July 16 that kit no. 713 6497 70 covers the rear axle for all-wheel drive versions of the Countryman and Paceman produced by Mini from August 2010.

The kit includes a third generation hub bearing with multi-pole encoder for ABS, ASR and ESP systems, plus the centring nut for fastening the unit to the drive shaft. Also included are stretch bolts for fixing the unit to the steering knuckle and a protection ring for the encoder.

Matthew Selby, sales and marketing director at Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket UK, said FAG WheelSets always include all the components necessary to make a replacement in the garage as simple, safe and efficient as possible.

“Through its FAG brand, Schaeffler offers a large portfolio of chassis repair solutions for independent garages. In the case of the latest FAG WheelSet for the Mini Countryman and Paceman, we are now able to deliver the same product to the independent aftermarket.”

Selby said the FAG wheel bearing range continues to expand with products to suit almost every vehicle application.

Schaeffler encourages aftermarket professionals to stay updated by downloading its REPXPERT app or visiting www.repxpert.co.uk.