I find it really depends on who the mfr. is.  Bosch has lots of stuff made
in Brazil, and I have been pleased with the quality.  Same with Sachs
(clutch parts).  But aftermarket parts from a no-name company have let me
down.  I'd want to know more.
tx,
bmc  :)
Ben McCafferty
ben@volkscafe.com

Volks Cafe
1823 Soquel Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA  95062
831-426-1244
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> From: George Goff <THX0001@AOL.COM>
> Reply-To: THX0001@AOL.COM
> Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2003 09:39:49 EST
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Brazilian Brake Master Cylinder
>
> In a message dated 1/29/03 8:20:12 AM, pokey@VANAGON.ORG writes:
>
> << Should I worry about quality differences? >>
>
> At a landfill on the outskirts of Sao Paulo, Juan sifts through a smoldering
> heap of garbage in order to glean whatever is dubiously edible, while, at the
> same time, in the suburbs of Stuttgart, little Willie burps after having his
> fill of the wiener schnitzel.
>
> What do you think?
>
> George