1987 Mitsubishi Mighty Max 5 Speed Brake Stop Truck Shuts Off Brakes Get Hard

1987 MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX
160,000 MILES
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BUNNEY.C21
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I have a 5 speed. When I brake or go to stop the truck shuts off. And the brakes get hard to push. I'll be able to start it again but it will keep shutting off on every stop.
Nov 26, 2012 at 12:16 PM
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KHLOW2008
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The idling speed is too low. Clean the throttle body and IAC and check for vacuum leaks.
Nov 27, 2012 at 10:32 AM
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