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Hi there,

Im currently upgrading the brakes on my Cefiro to Z32 brakes. I may eventually upgrade again however am keen to see how these go.

I've never had any experience in doing brake mods so this will be completely new for me. Im one of the sorts who will read a heap of info on places like here then attempt to do it.

Im going to drill out the brakes to suit the 4x114 hubs as i already have plenty of rims to suit 4 stud.

My question really is there any difference between an ABS master cylinder and not? Eg what should i be looking out for what purchasing one?

Thanks for your help.

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Hi there,

Im currently upgrading the brakes on my Cefiro to Z32 brakes. I may eventually upgrade again however am keen to see how these go.

I've never had any experience in doing brake mods so this will be completely new for me. Im one of the sorts who will read a heap of info on places like here then attempt to do it.

Im going to drill out the brakes to suit the 4x114 hubs as i already have plenty of rims to suit 4 stud.

My question really is there any difference between an ABS master cylinder and not? Eg what should i be looking out for what purchasing one?

Thanks for your help.

Hi Byron,

After just helping ben with his brakes and my own experiences.. Non abs car, use a non abs m/cyl..

GTS are a 7/8" M/cyl bore (14/16")

gtst/gts25 are a 15/16" bore.

1/16" of an inch makes a huge hydraulic difference..

Thanks mate, will mount that bracket up tomorrow so will send you some pics, looks good.

Do you know whether there are any specific differences between the abs and non abs cylinder wise?

From what i've been told, abs is a bigger bore, but has more ports.. I could be wrong on this though..

Just stick with a non abs 15/16" bore.

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