Good feel = good vacuum + good master cylinder =
Brake flex hoses and calipers is where I would start.

Read this thread:
DANG. can't break this caliper retaining bolt.
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=134373&page=1&pp=20

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