What is Difference Between Hydrastar and Hydropro Brake Actuators

Published 10/12/2023

Products Featured in This Question

Deutsche Hydrapro Alpha G-1600X Electric Over Hydraulic Disc Brake Actuator - 1,600 psi - 28.7 oz

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$948.99

Hydrastar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator for Disc Brakes - 1,600 psi

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$939.94

Question:

Whats the difference between this and the Hydrastar HBA16? Do I get anything extra for the price differential?

asked by: Pete M

Expert Reply:

Here in the US the Hydrastar # HBA16 has widely been considered the gold standard for electric over hydraulic actuators as it's proven to be the most reliable and quickest reacting. You can't go wrong with the Hydrastar. The Hydrapro is a German actuator that just recently became available here in the US. It is also a really high quality actuator too but just not as well-known here in the US. They are really proud of the fact that it's made and engineered in German, the feel it has improved external and internal protection over the Hydrastar, and it has a swiveling brake line fitting to make installing a little easier.

expert reply by: Jameson C