[mac762]

I just brought my car home after about 10 years of sitting in my mom's backyard. The master cylinder was bone dry when I looked. I filled it up and tried to pump the brakes a little. Nothing happened.
I was wondering if one of you guys could help me with the order I should check stuff out. Am I going to have to replace everything you think? Even the hardlines?
I might change the fronts to disk and the mastercylinder to a dual one. The brakes are on a 66 El Camino. Do you guys know of a good place for a kit that would help me out with this? Thank you for any help/advice.--Josh

 

[JWagner]

You should figure that everything is old and tired by now. Start with that new dual master cylinder and rebuild the wheel cylinders and replace the rubber lines. The steel lines should be ok unless you see something really wrong. Of course the linings should get inspected for wear and contamination. New shoes are not that expensive. To get an idea of what it will cost you , take a look at the prices online at Checker and Autozone. That will give you an idea of what choices you have for quality and price. Also, replace the grease seals and re pack the front wheel bearings while you have it apart. Take a look at the seals on the rear axles; if they leak, then your brake job is ruined.

 

[LeoP]

I disagree about rebuilding the wheel cylinders, just replace them, most good parts stores should have or be able to get them. Try your local Napa and www.rightstuffdetailing.com for the hard lines, you should be able to get the rubber hoses locally too.