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Feb 22, 2009 | 06:09 PM

HankL69

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What's PBR

OK stupid question. I see them mentioned, I have them, but I don't know what the P B R in PBR brakes stands for. It has always been for Pabst Blue Ribbon beer here is Wisconsin but I really don't think that's what applies here. Thanks in advance.

Feb 22, 2009 | 06:17 PM

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Re: What's PBR

PBR is an Australian brake component manufacturer. I don't think the "PBR" stands for anything other than a brand name.

http://www.pbr.com.au/

Feb 22, 2009 | 06:36 PM

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Re: What's PBR

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Originally Posted by HankL69

It has always been for Pabst Blue Ribbon beer here is Wisconsin...

I haven't enjoyed one of "those" PBR's since I was in grad school at Purdue.

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Feb 22, 2009 | 09:08 PM

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Re: What's PBR

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Originally Posted by HankL69

I don't know what the P B R in PBR brakes stands for.

Panton's Brake Replacement

Feb 24, 2009 | 04:53 PM

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Re: What's PBR

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I haven't enjoyed one of "those" PBR's since I was in grad school at Purdue.

JamesC

Ive never "enjoyed" one of those. Just tolerated it. Not a big fan of cheap beer. Anywho...back on topic.....

Feb 24, 2009 | 06:22 PM

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Re: What's PBR

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...back on topic.....

Now that it's determined what it stands for, what does a guy expect to pay for a functional (more than just core value) PBR calipers? I've seen expectations of $600-$700 for used calipers, rotors and spindles. Ed Miller sells 1LE front wheel kits for that price so I'd expect to find good used pieces for at least half.
According to JamesC (thanks) I can buy from AutoZone. Current prices are 80 bucks (plus core) for a caliper.