On a vehicle equipped with power brakes the answer is yes. The P/B booster works on vacuum, so if the leak were severe enough it would make the brake pedal be very hard to push. Other than that, as vacuum leak would have no effect on braking.
The pads may be worn out. have it checked out.
Look for an intake vacuum leak
most common cause, a vacuum leak.
There are several things that can cause heater problems in your 1998 Jeep Grain Cherokee. The most common cause of heater problems is low fluid in your cooling system.
Try checking the vacuum lines on the axle.
Why are you replacing sensor, you have a new car and there are several other problems that can cause a DTC to be set for an O2 sensor. Fuel pressure high or low, vacuum leak, misfire, etc. What are symptoms?
brake booster vacuum leak,or bad brake booster.
The most common cause for surging is a vacuum leak
diagram from front vacuum motor to transfer case of 1993 Jeep Wrangler
Yes, it will backfire quite a bit, possibly stalling. This will foul your plugs.
Yes some Jeeps do have antilock braking system.
Check for a broken or disconnected vacuum hose