car fires right up and took it for a spin around the block and went to stop and the pedal was right near the top and hard as a rock and didn't slow me down or stop me thank God there was no traffic. it might just be a touch of rust but i will change all the pads and shoes and hardware. it is cheap and easy. it probably needs a tuneup or a locking gas cap because i went through a half a tank of gas and the car hasn't moved.

 

Sounds like a boost issue..

 

yep, it is a boost issue the rest of the brakes check out good. they want 111 bucks for a rebuilt booster. is it ok to get one at the wrecking yard, are they safe? what other vehicles can i get the booster from, not too many aspires in the wrecking yard?

 

If you could find one used I’d take the chance,, but if reman, you should only have to fix it once

 

what other cars can i get one off of?

 

i will probably go with the reman.

 

At least you’ll know what you have...