Re: [FWDLK] what brand of brake drums do you recommend

[john bartell <jrbartell@xxxxxxx>]

Not only brake lines, but gas line as well!   At least on my 59 Suburban.
John in WI
----- Original Message -----
From: "Reggie Knowlton" <Reggie_Knowlton@xxxxxxx>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2004 6:52 AM
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] what brand of brake drums do you recommend


> Everyone has talked about upgrading their braking systems but I haven't
> heard one thing about also replacing those old brake lines too!
> I had a ( 71 Winnebago ) that was giving me fits with the brakes, they
> would work fine as long as you drove the camper around but let it sit for
> awhile and the brakes wouldn't work until you messed with them.
> I finally discovered that the rear lines were almost completely rusted
shut
> and the fluid couldn't get through to the back brakes. After replacing all
> of the lines it would stop on a dime.
> Just curious.
>
>
> Reggie
> Moyock, NC.
> 1957 DeSoto Firesweep 4-door sedan ( Susie )
>