1991 Mercury Cougar hard stopping

1991 MERCURY COUGAR
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KEITHJUST
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Brakes problem
1991 Mercury Cougar V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic

need to know reason for stiff brake pedal , requires excessive pressure as if no power assist
Oct 12, 2010 at 10:10 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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Shut the car off and pump the brake pedal a couple of times. Now hold pressure on the brake pedal while you start the car. If the pedal drops at least an inch when the car starts, then the assist is working, if it doesn't then it is not working.
Oct 13, 2010 at 7:42 AM
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