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toby · 04-16-2013, 06:24 PM

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!

39portlander · 04-16-2013, 06:34 PM

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

jack orchard · 04-16-2013, 06:40 PM

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

19Fordy · 04-16-2013, 06:58 PM

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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.

04-16-2013, 06:24 PM	#1
toby Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 472	Brake system rebuild 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!

04-16-2013, 06:34 PM	#2
39portlander Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Suth'N Maine Posts: 1,996	Re: Brake system rebuild 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

04-16-2013, 06:40 PM	#3
jack orchard Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: summerfield florida Posts: 383	Re: Brake system rebuild 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 __________________ Proud FNG We fixem cars. Heap Good!

04-16-2013, 06:58 PM	#4
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,923	Re: Brake system rebuild Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) 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. Last edited by 19Fordy; 04-16-2013 at 07:21 PM.