Brake Lines
Finally! Calipers are in!
I painted them, and installed them with shiny new brake pads, brake hoses, and cross over lines.
The brake drums in the rear are in good shape, and the brake shoes weren't run down enough to warrant replacing. WIN WIN WIN I just needed to clean them up and paint them as well.
We were also able to get under the middle of the car and run the rear brake lines from the front. With rust falling in my eyes, safety glasses are now high on the purchase list.
So, today I've seemed to have learned that the brake lines are probably put in first in the engine bay. They are a HUGE pain in the ass to get to.
They run along the back wall between other parts, hoses, and cables. After unhooking the lines at the master cylinder, I found it easier to just cut the existing lines and rip them out. I tried to save the brake clips that hold them against the wall, but will likely need to replace them.
What's nice is that my cousin was able to find a pre-bent brake line kit, that I hoped would all be installed today. I was only really able to snake the long front line across the back wall of the engine bay and into the wheel well into place. Rear brake lines would have to wait until next time.
