brake issues

[87Rangerdude]

im trying to diagnose some problems with my brakes, and couldnt find any answers in my repair manual. im thinking that they need to be bled, but anyways heres my problem. my brake pedal has almost no travel, is very stiff, and it doesnt return to position after being applied, its almost like the emergency brake. it also takes a lot of work to pull the brake up to position, any ideas? thanks

 

[pocket-rocket]

I would almost think master cylinder or brake booster. The master cylinder is where I would start.