1997 GMC Jimmy Break Booster?

Tiny
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The break pedal is extremely hard to push. When it's pushed the engine idles rough and eventually stalls. If I disconnect the vacuum hose from the booster and block the hose, the engine runs fine. Am I correct in assuming I need a new booster?
Thursday, September 23rd, 2010 AT 11:22 AM

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Tiny
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Yes, it sounds like you are correct.
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Thursday, September 23rd, 2010 AT 11:45 AM
Tiny
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Ok. Is there anything else it could be?
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Thursday, September 23rd, 2010 AT 11:53 AM
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If there was I wouldn't have told you it was the booster.
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Thursday, September 23rd, 2010 AT 11:55 AM
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Just want to make sure dude. Chill.
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Thursday, September 23rd, 2010 AT 11:57 AM
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My name is not "Dude"
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Thursday, September 23rd, 2010 AT 12:04 PM

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