2000 Ford Windstar VAN NOT BRAKING WITH POWER

ROLO32

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2000 FORD WINDSTAR
6 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
149,508 MILES

Hello, I need troubleshooting a braking problem with my ford windstar. It doesn't seem to stop with power. And if I brake hard I hear a winding down sound coming from the front pads. I believe it maybe that the rear brakes are not working corretly. I have hanged the rear shoes and tried bleeding the lines. I have taken it to the mehanic and he can't seem to find the problem. Abs never kicks in no matter how hard the pedal is pressed. Please help.

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MHPAUTOS

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Hi there,

Is the peal harder to press, dose it feel like you are standing on a brick and the car won't slow?

Mark (mhpautos)

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Sunday, September 5th, 2010 AT 8:52 AM

ROLO32

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Brake pedal feels normal, may just have to press down on it more to stop the vehicle. For example if I am goming fast and if I slam on the brakesthe wheels do not seem to lock up and the anti- locks never kick in instead its just comes to a slow stop with that winding down sound coming from the front wheels.

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Sunday, September 5th, 2010 AT 1:45 PM

MHPAUTOS

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Have you checked that the pads are ok? This may be an issue with the ABS control motor, have you done a scan? Not all faults will set a MIL.

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Sunday, September 5th, 2010 AT 6:51 PM

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