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SEAN03
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How do I know if I have heavy duty brakes or not on my 1992 cadillac deville. I am trying to replace the caliper. Thanks.
Jun 1, 2012 at 8:16 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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take the old pads to the parts store and they will be able to tell the system you have.

Roy
Jun 1, 2012 at 9:16 AM
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SEAN03
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ok I called my dealer and gave him the last 8 of my vin and he said that I have the jm4 brakes. Does that help.
Jun 1, 2012 at 10:21 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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no, as I said, take your old pads to the parts store and they will be able to identify the pads and give you the correct caliper.

Roy
Jun 1, 2012 at 10:53 AM
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SEAN03
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yeah that what I am going to do I already have the caliper apart might as well take the pads down their to. Thanks for your help.
Jun 1, 2012 at 12:11 PM
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