I ordered 2 Brazil wheel cylinders from B.D. They were leaking with in
a month of installation. I let them leak, because it was very small,
due to poor machining. Two years later, I am no longer working with
the guy who inspects my vehicles and no one will pass the Van with these
wheel cylinders. Quality control is the issue here. I have also seen these
last a long time without leaking a drop. You get what you pay for!
Lastly, they will not completely fail. So brakes or not, is not the
issue. My  FLAP had a set for $11.95 each. Turned out to be the same
exact one as B.D. had to offer. I told them what had happened
with these and they send they would return these at no charge. Bingo.
They will get as much bissness as I can provide them. Co. name is Import
Source (here in Pgh.) So far there isn't a part they have not been able
to get. Anyone want the phone number: (412) 661-7733.

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          72-240z
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler

On Sat, 11 Dec 1999, Tromper wrote:

> Well Folks, the Manatee's coming up on rear brakes, and I'm trying to decide between the german wheel cylinders, and the brazillian ones.  The last round of talks seemed anything but conclusive, and I missed about half of them.  My favorite local mechanic says that the brazillian ones have never given him a problem, but my general impression of VW stuff is there does seem to be a real difference in quality between the two.  These are brakes so I'll spend if there is a real difference in terms of reliablity. Please feel free to pmail me with your opinions on this topic.
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> Ron S., and Ken W. you opinions are extremely valued so please reply if you see this.  I will be ordering this on Sunday from the Bus Depot bar a miracle of some sort.
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