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Okay so the master cylinder has been replaced. The brake system is doing very good. My mechanic (brother-in-law) said my rotors are grooved up but okay for the time being. The motor uses or leaks oil BADLY. The oil was changed 2000 miles ago and it was BONE DRY this morning. Gotta figure that one out. It is dying some, seems to be a fuel problem, may still need a carb rebuild. It doesn't keep its idle always. Oh well, it was free. If anyone has had a similar problem fixed let me know please. Thanks alot!

No, I haven't got to get him to look at it yet. He is out of state right now. However, my brother-in-law is "kind-of" a mechanic (cycles mostly) and he may have a vacuum guage. Good idea, being as I didn't even know such a thing existed... I hopefully will pick up the car tomorrow. Turns out I can order the power booster, if needed, through autozone for $80, and they have the master cylinder in stock. New question - anyone know what the bolt pattern and offset for the 78 coupe is? Not the sports coupe, just the plain-old two-door hatchback. I'd love to put rims on it one day, after I de-rust it and slap a coat of white on it. Well, thanks for the help. My dad used to drive a 1981 Corolla Tercel hatchback, very cool car in good shape but it ate carburators like an italian eats meatballs (nothing personal you italians out there). It was factory colored Metallic Orange. Well, Peace out.

Hello all! First post here. Later this week, I am going to receive a 1978 Corolla 2-door hatchback (not liftback) from a friend who no longer needs it. Actual price, $0. It runs good and other than excessive cancer around the rear fenders, it doesn't look too bad. It doesn't always hold it's idle, sometimes it idles down to a stall. But it doesn't all the time, so I'm thinking it's a problem with the butterfly valve in the carb. My stepdad is out of town but he's a carb mechanic, and when he gets back I should have the car by then. So I'll have him check it out. However, the brake master cylinder is in bad shape and I will need one soon. Sometimes the car doesn't stop too good and the brake problem indicator light is always on. Do common shops like O'reilleys and autozone and advance carry parts for cars this old that are foreign? Any knowledge, advice, and even guesses are appreciated. I will have to get this car roadworthy FAST as I will be taking it out of state in a few weeks or months. Thanks and have a great day all! :) :) :)