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Originally Posted by ProwlerGT
Symptoms:
1. Extreme (half as much as normal) insufficient braking power.
2. Pads scrape rotors despite free turning wheels when jacked up.
3. Car pulls hard left (but this changes at times to soft left or even right)
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1. Is the pedal hard to push, like the booster vac isn't connected properly? Maybe it's a bad booster? You said you replaced it? What brand did you use? I've replaced those before with aftermarket (a.k.a. non OEM) and they didn't work so I had to replace with another.
Is the pedal too easy to push (spongy/mushy), like there's air in the lines somewhere? Have you tried pumping the breaks a bunch before you brake to see if there's improvement? If so, maybe there's still air in the lines somewhere?
2. Is this on just the fronts, just the rears, or all four corners? Are you 100% positive you've installed the scrapers, shields, pads n pad retainers properly?
3. Have you had your car aligned recently?
Just a few easy things to check that could quite possibly cause your symptoms.....hate to see ya tear into more than you need too. It'd be nice for you to enjoy your car for once!
Good news about the engine, hopefully the brakes are to blame for power loss, and hopefully it's an easy fix!
Good luck my friend.