FWIW....Im not a mechanic but I can tell you from experience, I helped my kid w/his 63 Impala, redid entire system. BIG difference! It stopped w/minimal effort. When you really hit-em, tires would screech.
First thing I did when I got "my toy" was to do the same. I'll give ya, its not 4 drums but I just didn't feel comfortable. My booster was bad, lines looked worse. It did cost a few bucks but I have no problems in Chicago area stop/go/highway (or should I say speedway) traffic.
Start w/the easy stuff and go from there. The post about the fluid is a good one. Moisture also causes premature failure on parts. Play safe....don t. ......
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