Question about my brakes

[pbajwabb]

1969 c10

Hey guys,

So I have slowly been doing work on my recently purchased c10 but want to move onto brakes and steering just to make it a bit safer.

As of now when I brake there is pressure (its not falling to the floor) but I have to brake WAY early. From 50-0 if I slammed on the brakes it would need 20-30 yards I estimate.

If there is pressure I believe that means the lines are okay and have fluid right?

Is this an issue of new pads/drums? I dont really know where to start but I know someone here can point me in the right direction.

Also, I am pretty damn handy and will probably take care of it myself but what would an estimate be to have this done in a shop? I take steering and stopping very seriously.

Thanks fellas!