braking

96,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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SKIMIK
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2002 Monteiro sport when braking you have to apply a lot of force to stop.
Dec 31, 2010 at 5:42 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Check the power brake booster for vacuum leaks. Check the vacuum hose to the booster for leaks. If there are none, using a vacuum pump, see if the booster will maintain vacuum pressure. If it drops, the booster is bad. See our homepage under the DIY section for booster replacement.
Jan 27, 2011 at 10:11 AM
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