Brake system rebuild

toby

toby

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I have had my 50 Coupe since 1978. Always purged the fluid every two years with new. Have never had a braking problem 'til last year. This year is the time I re-build the entire system. I never realized the cost involved including shipping:

4 brake drums and misc. from Joblot= 428.00(this include $54 shipping)
Master cylinder and misc form Mac's= 200.00(this includes $29.22 shipping)
Brake shoes and misc. from Autozone= 55.00
Misc. from NAPA = 30.00
Brake line kit = 59.00
Total of 772.00

Now it all needs to be installed.
Luckily one of the guys in my car club has a lift!
 
Hey Toby, $772 is pretty good. On the 39 I installed a front disc kit and bendix style rear drum's, with the adapter for the pedal and new master cylinder, ect. my parts were almost twice that. But she'll stop on a dime

Have fun, take your time and enjoy some O&H kringle why you do it. My father was from Racine and I'm addicted to the stuff:D
 
as you can see, this is a pay-to-play hobby. at least you are doing the job right. don't forget the emergency brake. nice coupe. best of luck...jack
 
Toby, Use DOT 5 brake fluid and your brake system will last much longer. As you may know, it doesn't absorb water thereby reducing corrosion.
Sadly,the days of this being a cheap hobby are long gone.
 
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