Sorry orange-1200 you can't "just push the pedal harder" have you ever watched the pink slip brake test ? Why do you think the brake test machine has a load cell on the pedal when the test is done? Do I need to explain that there are strict limits of pedal effort verses brake efficiency , if your car doesn't fall in the window of these limits you don't get your pink slip , no excuses , fix the brakes. The "it'll be right attitude" of the younger generation is what makes it hard for all who have a modified vehicles .