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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 11:17 PM
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Dual Piston Calipers

I thought that I came across some info somewhere that stated on the GTAs the front calipers were dual piston. Does anybody know if it true or not. I'm curios because my 1991 GTA has the single piston up front?
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 01:21 AM
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From: Mercedes Norte, Heredia, Costa Rica
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Only 1LE cars ever had dual piston calipers in the front.
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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 11:21 AM
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Dual Piston

I know where I seen that information. It was on Mitchell on Demand. It said for the 90-91 braking system, if there was a four wheel disc it had the dual piston caliper.
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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 04:15 PM
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I'm unsure of what Mitchell on Demand is, but Aperion's correct.

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Old May 1, 2006 | 09:51 AM
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The 89 Turbo Pace car also had the 1LE brakes
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