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    Brake caliper mounts - which side is which?

    I agree with CharBaby,I do the same
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    Time for new brakes, Saturn Ion Redline

    I would think that semi-mets would give you some extra power. High carbon rotors to me would be a waste of money for your application. Good quality rotos would be fine.
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    17 Lacrosse

    It only takes 3 qts on a drain?
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    Summit Tires?

    I should have added that this Regal is only driven around 1000 miles a year,basiclly a summer ride. I would like a all season tire if I decied to sell it in a couple years. Right now price ia a concern due to the limited miles it is driven,need something real reasonably priced. The reviews I...
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    Summit Tires?

    Anyone have any knowledge on Summit tires? The specs are what Im looking for,price is fairly cheap. I need something fairly "grippy" older General rt 45's on now and with my 12 Regal turbo they spin waay to easy. need something with good grip. Thanks
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    GM brake pads with shims

    Thanks for all the replies,I learned a few things.
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    GM brake pads with shims

    Looking to renew the front pads on my 12 BuickRegal Turbo. I like to use GM parts,the pad Im looking at comes with "shims"https://www.gmpartscorp.com/p/Chevrolet__Silverado-1500/Disc-Brake-Pad-Set-Front/78858061/84233325.html I never had to use shims before. Is this rather normal and what do...
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    Chassis braces

    Different application than yours,but I installed strut tower braces on both a Camaro and Mustang,helped each.. On the mustang installed a brace that connected both rear shock tower together,that helped also
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    Need to Find Manufactor Date

    Thanks, I will look on the inside of the sidewall
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    Need to Find Manufactor Date

    I puchased a 2012 Buick Regal turbo in July. It has General rt43's on it. Trying to find out how old they are. 235/50/18 made in Brazil sidewall says 18.97v.380 kpa,2989413606, 4133836 dot65p,3220. Hope I didn't miss anything with my senior eyes,LOL Thanks
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    BG Fuel System Service

    Recently picked up a used 12 Buick Regal 2.0 Turbo. According to the CarFax report maintenance has been decent but I see nothing regards to a fuel system cleaning. Anyone have experience with the BG fuel system cleaning? Thanks
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    Tried and Liked: Bendix copper-free axle packs, pads, rotors, hardware

    Brons what is the name for this Bendix package please?
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    Towing brake pads/rotors for F250 pick up

    A buddy of mine tows a horse trailer with a 2003 Ford F250 diesel pickup truck. He says that it is losing brake ability while stopping on a long decline. He can't recall what was used before on the last brake job. He is getting real anxious about the brake performance. I do not know the total...
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    Installing Brake Pads

    Chris I have tried various pads from different mamufactors
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