Which Front Wheel Bearing set should I use?

[62Countryman]

I will convert my 62 Countryman to 7" disk brakes (should be better than Single Leading Shoes) and I am not sure what bearing set I should purchase. The swivel hub part #s are BTA 186 and BTA 187. Somerford's website indicates that I should use the following part: GHK1018. Another website (US) 7ent.com says that I can also use the tapered bearings, GHK1140, as used on the Cooper S. Can I use either part #s? I would like to use the tapered set if they will work with my swivel hub/drive flange. Can anyone educate me on which set I should purchase?

[littler]

dont quote me on it but i think cooper 7" setups use standard drum type outer CV's, so i think you have to use non disk bearings...

the only cars i ever had with 7" brakes where my first two cars wich where mk2 coopers and i cant really remember, ive allwase gone to 7.5" S ones .but the 7" ones are okay, good set of pads and well adjusted rear drums and for a road car untill you thrash it there isnt much difference.

[COOPERCO]

Spot on Adam,

7" discs use ball bearing races as standard. Taper rollers have been known to be fitted as an 'up grade' but there is a question on how high to torque the CV nut. The standard 7" CV has a smaller thread not exactly designed to take 150 Lb/ft of the S set up! If left at a lower torque the taper bearings can try to 'spread' giving loose wheel bearing symptoms.

Having driven on 7" Cooper discs I would say that a set in 'as new/overhauled' condition with a set of good pads (Mintex 1144) are a good usable set up.