WELL that can be a ABS problem! IF the system thinks that the sensors have UN-equal speeds the pump will pulse the brake & feel like NO-brakes. THIS happens only at low speeds like 5MPH or lower!! Good luck.
There was even a service bulletin back in 1989-90 on that problem. MOST of the time it is cracked OR broken wires in the front sensors.

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