Disc Brake Conversion & Misc Brake ???'s

[MASTERBrian]

I'm debating if I'll repair the factory brakes on my '60 suburban or bite the bullet and go discs up front/possibly rear. The deciding factor will be how bad everything under the wheels is.

I plan on doing complete new brake lines/hoses as the truck sat for 15yrs, there is no fluid in the reservoir and I have no pedal play. Not sure if I can rebuild my current master, I know there are kits, or if I'll just replace it.

I want to keep my existing 6 lug setup and I have found a company that sells the entire conversion for $1200-1300 for 6 lug wheels and that included stock or drop spindles.

My question is, can I buy this stuff out of a salvage yard and what's the pros/cons of doing so? I was speaking with one the other day and the guy seemed to say I could go up to an '87 and get what I needed. He supposedly has a personal '67 C10, so he kind of understands the delima here. He would sell me a booster for $35 and a master for $20 and said he could also set me up with the brackets I need and I believe even the the rotors and such. Is this indeed doable? I've done lots of research, but I still get lost on what does and doesn't work and why.

What about doing the rear? My '03 suburban has 4 wheel discs and is 6 lug, would something from a similar year bolt on? Again, I realize there are some things that are different, but not sure if enough to matter. I also have had to rebuild the entire system on my '03 because parts store gave me the wrong rotors once and it shredded my system after a few thousand miles....luckily they picked up the tab, but I know the parts aren't cheap, so for new the kits aren't that bad. I'm just looking to save some $$ for now while I get other things tackled.

I'm also curious if it's wise to buy pre-bent lines for $180 or buy straight lines and bend myself.

Thanks for any advice for or against.....I'm hoping to be on this project within the next couple of weeks if not sooner.