[1930artdeco]

By slop I mean worn Clevis pins and bushings in the brake system. This is relatively easy to find out by crawling under the car and literally shaking things. If the brake rods move forwards or back or up and down then the pins are worn. If the brake actuating levers move within the bushings or (in the case of the fronts) not about 15 degrees forward of center they are probably worn. the system itself is not hard to rebuild or costly-until you get to the drums.

These cars came with steel drums which were not meant to be turned. And your brakes will fade fast when hot. Most people replace them with cast iron drums which resist fading and wear better.

As far as the bearings go to get a really accurate picture the pan has to be dropped. But you can remove a plug strap and listen with a stethoscope or screw driver to each cylinder for any thumping noises.

Good luck and if you can take someone with you. Also remember these cars don't have synchros in the tranny so you have to double clutch.

Mike