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Originally Posted by Allante North *
I would base my purchase decision on several things. Year model being down the list quite a ways. Make sure that the vehicle has a documented service history. (much more important for pre-"93" models with the Bosch brake systems. Improper maintence of the brake system in earlier models could cost you some serious money if the brakes fail, and if they do fail you will not be able to stop. Do not drive an Allante with the brake warning light on if you value your life and the life of your passenger. They are a great brake system if maintained properly, and easy to maintain if you purchase a pre 1993 model.
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AJB,
do read the thread link above ...
Allante North is partially correct .. partially ...
ABS system needs does maint, and so does the brakes pads and the tires and the trans and the top and the ...... . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . .
cost?
accumulator: rebuilt about $300, used about $50
Master cyl: rebuilt w/ accumulator: $1000, used $150
high press pumpt: new $250, used $30, rebuilt $ ??
trust me, been there, done that ......
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more critical in my opinion, on both the 4.1 & 4.5 engines, is COOLANT maint .. if THAT has been compromised, the seals will fail and now you got MAJOR BUCKS, no IFs, NO buts .. $2,000 is not uncommon here .....
and the '93 NorthStar has its history of seal issues, but u gotta do your homework there, repairs for that can exceed $4,000
in ALL the cases above, if u know what u are doing you can check, test, verify integrity of system BEFORE u buy .. OR buy cheap and assume some of the costs will hit you (that is the way i do it) and budget it in the purchase price ....
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