SKF BR931178 Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly - Front

SKF Front Wheel Hub Assembly BR931178

SKF BR931178 is a front wheel bearing and hub assembly built for select full-size GM SUVs and trucks. It is engineered around SKF wheel-end technology to deliver a direct replacement for front hub service on applications such as the Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500.

Key Features

• Front wheel bearing and hub assembly for driveline and axle service
• SKF X-Tracker high-performance hub design for improved handling and braking response
• Double row angular contact ball bearing arrangement for increased bearing capacity
• Hub stiffness improved by 50 percent versus an original tapered bearing hub design
• Built to SKF quality standards for long service life and safety
• Part number BR931178 for accurate ordering and fitment lookup

Product Details

SKF BR931178 is part of the SKF Hub Assy -Front Wheel line, a product line focused on complete wheel-end replacement solutions. SKF packages the wheel bearing and hub components needed for front hub service into one assembly, helping streamline repair work on vehicles that demand stable steering feel and consistent braking performance. This part cross-references OE number 13513994 for the same application. BR931178 is a direct-fit front hub solution for 2019-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2021-2022 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade, 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV, 2019-2022 GMC Sierra 1500, 2021-2022 GMC Yukon, 2021-2022 GMC Yukon XL, and 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD.

What This Part Helps Address

• Front wheel bearing noise or roughness
• Excessive hub play or looseness
• Uneven braking feel from worn wheel-end components
• Reduced steering stability at the front axle
• Service downtime caused by replacing separate wheel-end components

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, make, model, and front position before installation. Inspect the mating surfaces, axle components, and related suspension parts for wear before fitting the new hub assembly. Follow the vehicle service manual for torque specifications and wheel-end procedures to ensure proper installation on the Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra applications.

Quality Assurance

SKF has more than 100 years of wheel-end engineering experience and manufactures components to high quality standards for durability and safety. BR931178 is designed as a front wheel hub assembly replacement for the listed applications and is backed by SKF’s established manufacturing approach.