Front bearings are round I'll get a picture if you need.Horace said:Just had a quote for my 172 bearings from a local garage. Apparently the front bearings are square and are built much stronger.
The rear are tapered and have a tendency to wear out quicker than the fronts.
I know this doesn't seem right but I trust this garages advice.
He quoted me (can't remember got it written down at work) about 40 quid for a pair of rears, and about 50 quid for a pair of fronts plus labour.
Hope this helps