In Brazil, the process was different from that in Cuba. Most importantly, there is no evidence that Brazilian quartados received any special rights or status before paying the full price for freedom. They were unable to switch masters without cause or accept a percentage of the price for their rent when hired out. This would have especially affected Brazilian quartados since the negro de ganho, a slave who would work several different jobs and collect a small fee, was an important facet of slavery in Brazil. This was a primary way for Brazilian slaves to raise a peculium. Another difference is in beginning the process. In Brazil, quartados were usually designated by the master, rather than in Cuba where the slave initiated the process.
