Drive belts - Mitsuboshi or Bando or Contitech?

[Kianbeng]

Hi all,

 

I don't think we have had such discussion before - couldn't find this.

 

I'm wondering if anyone has experience with using the above 3 different brands of drive belts? I believe Mitsuboshi is quite commonly found in most parts shops followed by Bando and then Contitech (esp for Euro cars).

 

In my own experience, it seems Contitech belts seems to be less durable. ie cracks seen after 20k use. Not sure if it's because it's a Euro brand and the materials used is not tropicalised? (just like the case for wipers?). Unfortunately some sizes are only available for Contitech.

 

I believe Bando and Mitsuboshi are similar priced and have similar sizes targeted for Japanese vehicles. But is there any known comparison between these 2 brands?

 

I know price wise between these 3 brands, surprisingly Contitech is also the cheapest even though it's a euro brand. Not sure if it's because it's made in some dodgy places with low quality?

 

Anyone with any input? It's apparently hard to find such comparison online.....

[Furrynadz]

contitech under continental

last time some conti brand oem by contitech, now not anymore (at least for my brand)

 

[Timex1441]

juz serviced my car recently n was told tat the drive belt got cracks....is it common to see cracks after 60K mileage?

[Briansoh]

Around there. I changed mine at 60K also. Belt, damper and tensioner total about 250 bucks.

[ER-3682]

juz serviced my car recently n was told tat the drive belt got cracks....is it common to see cracks after 60K mileage?

Normal tear & wear,imagine the heat & the tension....inside the bonnet.

[MG_Myvi]

Bando has being my one and only brand for 11 years

[Ivanpaseo]

Bando, mitsuboshi or gates. forget about other brands!

[Kangadrool]

Stick to Japenis brands for most things in plastics and rubber, including condoms.

[MG_Myvi]

Stick to Japenis brands for most things in plastics and rubber, including condoms.

 

Wahahaha

[Droolkid]

my belt squeaks, how..? mitsuboshi direct. any help..? 1st time super tight already... i always envy people with no squeaks....

[Ivanpaseo]

Get some silicone grease apply underneath of the belt. Make sure is silicon grease as it does not eats away rubber and plastic! You sure not the tensioner squeaking?

[Ooosh]

My car dont have drive belts...only alternator belt...changed it recently when i heard squeaking sound during morning start up....

 

A big difference between the old and new belts....better to change it dont waste time spray WD40 or what belt tensioner....they only patch things temporarily but eventually the problems will come back soon..

[Forte3737]

Get some silicone grease apply underneath of the belt. Make sure is silicon grease as it does not eats away rubber and plastic! You sure not the tensioner squeaking?

 

i think the belt should not put any type of lubricant on it

[MG_Myvi]

i think the belt should not put any type of lubricant on it

 

[Acertey]

erm can i run a check where do you guys buy bando belt? mine seems only to sell the mitsuboshi one...

[Coupe07]

Get gates belts..... If u can, get the racing type. Super durable n very very good.

[Acertey]

erm where do you guys get your gates racing belt?