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Originally Posted by Nihil
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.
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1. Pedal is fine. Goes down easily, but does not feel firm at all. Its in the middle of firm and soft. The brake booster is OEM and used from a lesser mileage vehicle than mine. I did NOT need to replace it. Imagine my added FURY after doing all that. The pedal is fine and the vac line for the booster is brand new OEM as well with the built-in check valve.
I haven't tried pumping the brakes before stopping, but I guess I will today. I may rebleed first too, but its completely unnecessary as I've got this down to a tee now.
2. I believe its all 4 brakes and YES YES YES. All 4 wheels spin freely when elevated and there's no way the hardware is installed wrong. I've meticulously been troubleshooting this for over 2 years now without replacing the prop valve because everyone says how bad ass tough they are.
3. Alignment..... NO. Now this is interesting. What are you getting at? I've done tons of suspension upgrades and repair with the last element being the steering rack needing to go along with new tie rod ends and then I was gonna have it aligned. In the meantime though what could this cause?
Yes, I deserve more than just enjoying the car. What it should do is "transform" into a blow job machine and suck me off for paying so much attention to it. Oh...how vulgar of me?
