Hi there, I am looking to replace my master cylinder. I haven't been involved with cars for quite a long time and having worked for Repco some years ago was very keen to use PBR product/s.
I asked a local parts store for a quote on PBR, however when I went to pick it up, they handed me a Protex item.
Would someone with experience like to share thoughts, or experience with Protex please?
I should also mention the sales guy told me Protex is made by PBR......
Thanks
Rob
Protex Brake components
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Posted 11 October 2014 - 01:54 PM
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Posted 11 October 2014 - 02:28 PM
Protex is not made by PBR
Its imported and distributed by Australian Truck and Auto Parts
All Chinese products
Very few people use PBR stuff nowdays.... its been bought by Bosch and they have canned alot of the products
Including calipers and boosters
However if you look hard enough you can still get a PBR cylinder for your car if you can find someone with an account
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Posted 11 October 2014 - 04:07 PM
My experience has been all negative products don't last at all. I have used their products on a hydraulic clutch setup. You pay for.what you get.Hi there, I am looking to replace my master cylinder. I haven't been involved with cars for quite a long time and having worked for Repco some years ago was very keen to use PBR product/s.
I asked a local parts store for a quote on PBR, however when I went to pick it up, they handed me a Protex item.
Would someone with experience like to share thoughts, or experience with Protex please?
I should also mention the sales guy told me Protex is made by PBR......
Thanks
Rob
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Posted 11 October 2014 - 04:50 PM
So Datto, what brand/s would you recommend?
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Posted 11 October 2014 - 05:35 PM
There are no brands
Its all just the same shite coming out of China
Its all the same stuff in different boxes
Even the PBR one will be Chinese
Welcome to the disposable society we have perpetuated by wanting the cheapest products over quality products
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Posted 11 October 2014 - 08:33 PM
I got a PBR one in Mackay but can't remember if it was Brake and Auto or Cols favourite brake shop, i'm leaning towards B&A.
I will see if i can find the paperwork tomorrow.
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Posted 11 October 2014 - 11:16 PM
Thanks Mort.
Datto, pretty bloody state of affairs really......
Datto, pretty bloody state of affairs really......
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There are no brands
Its all just the same shite coming out of China
Its all the same stuff in different boxes
Even the PBR one will be Chinese
Welcome to the disposable society we have perpetuated by wanting the cheapest products over quality products
I've noticed that a lot of PBR branded stuff is marked made in India.
Some Protex stuff comes out of Taiwan, It's not as bad as some others on the market.
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