5 best manufacturers of power steering pumps �

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Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

Most modern cars are equipped with hydraulic power steering (GUR), which facilitates the rotation of the steering wheel. As a result, the driver's hands are less tired, especially if you have to often maneuver in the stream, park or turn around. The heart of the system is the power steering pump, which pumps the technical fluid. If it breaks down, a replacement is assigned. Our experts have compiled an overview of the best manufacturers of power steering pumps based on the characteristics of their products and customer reviews. Read the information to make your choice easier.

Rating of the best manufacturers of power steering pumps .

Nomination a place Manufacturer rating
Rating of the best manufacturers of power steering pumps . 1 ZF 5.0
2 Stellox 4.9
3 AMD 4.8
4 HDE 4.7
5 Patron 4.6

ZF

Rating: 4.9

ZF

Most often, drivers give preference to the manufacturer ZF. It is the largest company in Germany with 125 factories in 26 countries. In terms of turnover, it ranks third among suppliers of automotive parts in its homeland, and 15th worldwide. The manufacturer's headquarters are located in Zeppelin. The company produces gearboxes, power steering pumps, pulleys, bearings and gears. Although the concern is German, but there are hydraulic booster pumps for domestic vehicles KamAZ, Ural, Nefaz, PAZ, LiAZ. Products for Audi, BMW, Opel, Mercedes here are originals, since they are initially installed from the assembly line. The product is sold with a bracket, so you can immediately install it on the frame, pump in fluid and go.

According to our experts, this manufacturer is the best due to the long service life of the power steering pumps. Such a junction can extend 300,000 km. Even in the reviews, buyers praise the products of this manufacturer for their quietness – the pump is not audible in the cabin even with standard sound insulation.

Advantages

  • the date of manufacture of the pump is always indicated on the housing;
  • pump up to 104 bar;
  • all openings from the factory are plugged with plastic caps;
  • the steering wheel turns with one finger.

disadvantages

  • there is uneven casting of aluminum on the body;
  • the pump assembly itself may be performed outside Germany;
  • high price.

Stellox

Rating: 4.8

STELLOX

Further in the review is another German manufacturer Stellox. The company was founded in 2005 and quickly gained momentum in the production of automotive products. The manufacturer's catalog contains 32 product groups. A wide nomenclature helps to find power steering for any car, regardless of the year of manufacture and brand. But the company produces few of its own parts. For the most part, this is a packer, working with Greek, Italian and Polish companies for the production of spare parts. The company's management regularly checks the quality of suppliers. Buyers in the reviews like that when a defect is detected, the seller willingly takes the part and changes it to a new one at no additional cost.

We consider this manufacturer to be the best, because it combines affordable product prices with high quality products. For example, its pumps cost only 1,000 rubles more than power steering from Chinese manufacturers. But the price can be 5 times lower than the original. If you want to install a high-quality pump, but do not want to spend money on branded products, then Stellox power steering will be the best option.

Advantages

  • high-quality packaging – can be ordered with mailing;
  • all fittings are closed from dirt and dust;
  • can be easily installed on the car with the correct selection according to the code;
  • there is no backlash on the pulley;
  • a large assortment.

disadvantages

  • the pulley may not be included in the kit – you need to specify when ordering;
  • the company is a packer.

AMD

Rating: 4.7

AMD

In third place is the manufacturer AMD, founded in Korea in 1970. The company was formed by the merger of several factories into one concern. Initially, the trading group provided its products only to conveyors, but then it entered the secondary market of spare parts. The company is known for its yellow and blue packaging and a wide range of products. Among the manufactured products: oil filters, stabilizer struts, cylinder head gaskets, shock absorber supports, power steering, starters, clutch kits, brake cylinders, drums and generators.

Our experts considered the manufacturer to be the best because of the wide dealer network, thanks to which you can buy power steering or other products in any region. Regardless of where you live (Crimea, Sakhalin, Kaliningrad), the manufacturer has representative offices there. If you have a rare car, then in order not to order spare parts via the Internet, and then wait for a month, refer to the products of this manufacturer. About the pumps themselves, customer reviews show that they are able to serve no less than the original ones, and it is quite comfortable to rotate the steering wheel with them.

Advantages

  • affordable price;
  • easy driving is maintained;
  • Power steering serves up to 280 thousand km;
  • spare parts, including power steering, are distributed in the USA, Europe and Asia.

disadvantages

  • you cannot buy a pump directly from the official website – only through a dealer network;
  • now only 20% of goods are manufactured in Korea, and the rest in China.

HDE

Rating: 4.6

HDE

The manufacturer is headquartered in Germany, but trades in Korean, Japanese and European spare parts. To do this, the company collaborates with lesser-known firms and packs their products. Judging by the reviews on the forums, the quality of the parts is 50/50, but they differ in their affordable cost. In 2004, the company's products became available on the Russian market. The assortment is focused on foreign cars and brands VAZ and GAZ. Available: turbines, power steering, constant velocity joints, steering, struts, suspension. The manufacturer is ISO 9001 and QS9000 certified.

The brand is recognized by us as the best because of the production of pumps for power steering, which give out 110-120 bar. This pressure is the maximum in this node (for example ZF cannot give more than 104 bar), in comparison with other brands. This makes the products universal and allows installation on both domestic brands (100-120 bar) and imported cars (90-100 bar). The main thing is to choose a model for fastening.

Advantages

  • there is no play of the power steering shaft;
  • at the outlet a copper tube instead of a hose;
  • soft rotation of the steering wheel;
  • the pump is quiet.

disadvantages

  • the distance between the fastening holes of the pulley is less – may not fit some machines;
  • crooked o-rings – may leak and will have to be corrected;
  • the valve is less polished than that of ZF.

Patron

Rating: 4.5

Patron

If you order spare parts for Exist, you have probably noticed a large selection from the Patron manufacturer. This brand was created by the SHATE-M company, which has its headquarters in Belarus, not far from Minsk. The company was founded in 2004. Now the concern has two factories (one at home and one in Russia). Unlike packers, Patron is precisely the manufacturer of power steering pumps, therefore, the raw materials for casting casings are always taken from one source, and the quality of the valves does not differ from batch to batch. The trade mark is registered in the CIS countries, the European Union and even Australia, therefore brand spare parts are sold everywhere.

The manufacturer got into our review of the best, because the cost of its power steering pumps is 10 times lower than the original ones. At the same time, the reviews show that the hydraulic booster is working normally, and the installation holes exactly match those on the car frame. When the steering wheel stopped turning, and there is simply no money for repairs, then the products of this manufacturer will help not to walk.

Advantages

  • works for some without complaints;
  • landing holes exactly match the original ZF;
  • silence at idle;
  • easily disassembled to replace the repair kit.

disadvantages

  • runs at 2000 rpm louder than the original;
  • there is no belt tensioning system on the pump;
  • may leak or 'howl'.


Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

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