Replacing Tub Faucet with another brand

[Raftingdon2]

I have a bad seat in my faucet. And at the same time, my tub faucets and trimmings are old. I have a Central Brand faucet. I'm wanting to replace this with another brand (possibly). When I purchase the replacements parts (including new seat) will another brand's product fit? Are the thread openings that the seat goes into somewhat universal, or for example, will only a Central Brand seat fit into the connections in the wall?

 

[Mr_David]

Sorry, but no they are not universal.
Each brand has it's own design and thread pattern.
You can replace the whole valve body with a single handle unit and use a repair cover plate so you don't always have to end up redoing the whole wall.
I have a thread here showing the replacment using a Moen valve

 

[Mr_David]

I guess I don't have a thread on that.
Having a Senior moment I guess.
Here's a few pictures.

 

[Raftingdon2]

I have a 1/4 inch seat. I guess I'll look to replace with the same brand which is central (At least that's what it says on the faucet handles). So if I purchase another Central Brand Faucet with a 1/4 inch seat it should fit?

Is Central a manufacturer?

 

[Mr_David]

Post a picture of the valve stem and seat and we can probably better answer that. May even get you a part #