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Originally Posted by Mag00
We have the same car, and I can say that I dont have that problem.
Ive only rarely had to slam/press hard on my brakes, and they don't lock up
unless I havent had to do it like you have, although I have had it use the ABS before... worked fine.
but I will say, that I have had to replace brake components more times than anything else in the car.
mostly the Master Cylinder has problems for me, but I digress.
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