disagree with mr duke, but i disagree about the effect of bad shocks on braking. the dive will be more severe, coming on faster and the control of the wheel specifically from hopping will be compromised. if you have bad shocks the rear wheels will hop out of control under hard braking. it can't be good for the front either.

having the rear wheels hop under hard braking is a little too exciting for me.

now with abs ;you may keep going straight but if the rear wheels are in the air half the time they wont be stopping the car and your distance will increase. all systems are made to work best if maintained properly. this includes the whole package, suspension bushings, springs, shocks, brakes and of course the most important, tires.

tom w

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