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  1. Poodles

    Dual Piston Front Brakes = Change in Bias on an ABS Car?

    Indirectly they will (through the master), and if they detect lockup (keep in mind it's a 3 channel system, both back wheels are on one throught he sensor in the tranny), they will activate the ABS there. Also keep in mind that big brakes on a non-ABS car with good tires would actually need...
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    What's wrong with my brakes?

    they usually use DOT3 I also noticed in the pics that your calipers are painted red, the replacement caliper isn't going to be red, and how did they get red to begin with?
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    What's wrong with my brakes?

    They should if they're charging that much (but I'd ask)
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    What's wrong with my brakes?

    A good brake fluid flush and a good pad break in and they'll be fine...
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    What's wrong with my brakes?

    Be about the same IMHO, the Porterfields on the other hand are a high performance pad...
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    What's wrong with my brakes?

    They're low noise and low dust and about the same stopping power as a stock pad.
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    What's wrong with my brakes?

    those pads are pretty good, they're ceramics... It's up to you really, but it looks like you really don't have a choice...
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    What's wrong with my brakes?

    If you order the parts yourself the shop will NOT warranty them. They never do as they make half their cash on ripping you off for the price of the parts. <=== Delivery driver for a major parts distributor for shops If you saw what they paid you'd be pissed...
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    Dual Piston Front Brakes = Change in Bias on an ABS Car?

    No If you lock the tires you INCREASE braking distance. Just like if you spin your tires and it's hard to get them to get traction once it's lost. Also, keep in mind that ALL OEM braking systems are meant to lock the fronts FIRST. A rear lockup situation is DEADLY as the ass comes out...
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    What's wrong with my brakes?

    Dunno what to tell you man, you could replace the entire brake system for less than half what you're going to be paying...
  11. Poodles

    6m Crank in a 7mgte

    It's just a smoother feeling engine (less vibration), revs won't be erratic, no.
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    What's wrong with my brakes?

    Ouch, tough luck man... Try going to some other shops and get an estimate...
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    What's wrong with my brakes?

    Not like it matters as they'll wash their hands of it and say you "abused" the car... Told you there is a reason I do all my own work... If your dad says that, is he paying?
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    6m Crank in a 7mgte

    Also, the redline is determined by the ECU not the crank...
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    What's wrong with my brakes?

    See if there are any supra buddies around to help you out...
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    Sad day for the 89

    Stolen vehicle? WTF?
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    Dual Piston Front Brakes = Change in Bias on an ABS Car?

    Few points that I'm sure some people should know... -The proportioning valve is there to LOWER rear brake bias as a rear lockup is deadly. -The ABS master cylinder is different from the non-ABS master more than likely to allow the system to divert pressure to the front or back when needed...
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    buyer got my supra impounded..

    Depends entirely on the condition it's in...
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    What's wrong with my brakes?

    -you could get all 4 calipers for less than that... -braided stainless brake lines are $100 for a full set -akebono's are only like $50 an end -resurfacing is usually like $15 a rotor around here, and if they're crossdrilled or slotted they generally can't be done (chance of breaking...