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Subject:Re: Clutch - German/Brazilian???
Date:Thu, 16 May 1996 20:32:16 -0400

In a message dated 96-05-09 06:40:38 EDT, jjones@wolfenet.com (JD Jones)
writes:

>
>I'm getting ready to put a new clutch into my '68 Camper.  I see 
>several different prices listed in the mail-order catalogs with 
>the German parts costing almost twice as much as the Brazilian 
>stuff.
>
>Has anybody had any experience using the Brazilian.  What is the 
>major differences to look for?  Why would I be better off to 
>spend the extra money - or would I.
>
>Any input will be appreciated.

I've used both.  I think the German uses a better lining material and the hub
looks stronger.  I've also seen and used discs made in china.  Had one blow
apart at the hub but I suspect a bad pilot bearing caused the failure.