As for problem 1, your muffler, tell the jerk that looked at it to go scratch your arse! The dork is probably looking at the weep hole.
I also doubt you have ANY break problems requiring big bucks to fix.
There is a CEG Branch in PA. Post a msg on their board and I'll just bet that someone living nearby would be more than willing to come by, look over your car for you and give you the straight scoop.
Good luck!
98.5 SE Sport badgeless, MTX, KKM, SVT exhaust with resonator intact.
1985 Z51 Vette with many mods. Only used when the Tour appears to be outclassed.
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