Galaxie500XL Posted May 28, 2013 Report Posted May 28, 2013 I've not really had an issue with brakes on the Cutlass...till yesterday. Had to stop from 50 MPH when a light turned red unexpectedly. Pressed the brakes HARD...car made a leisurely stop from 50, it DID stop, but as hard as I was pressing the pedal, it should have practically stood on it's nose. Brakes feel fine at lower speeds, pads are less than a year old, semimetallics on the front, ceramic on the rear, 4-wheel disc brakes. Any idea where to start looking? Panic stops stink! Quote
Galaxie500XL Posted May 28, 2013 Author Report Posted May 28, 2013 Looks like Schurkey dealt with this long ago...hmm... http://www.w-body.com/showthread.php/32510-Hard-brake-pedal-no-stopping-power?highlight=panic+stop Quote
RobertISaar Posted May 28, 2013 Report Posted May 28, 2013 seems possible based on what his results. i still don't know how the booster can partially fail, but apparently it's common enough. Quote
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