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Tom Wesenberg · 12-04-2012, 05:09 PM

If someone changed your stock MECHANICAL brakes to hydraulic and the car sat for 1/2 year or more, the only way I'd feel safe about the brakes is to remove the drums and check the wheel cylinders for leaks. They often rust and leak from setting unused. Also check the hoses for cracks.

12-04-2012, 05:09 PM	#13
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: 1930 Model A PIckup rear end questio... If someone changed your stock MECHANICAL brakes to hydraulic and the car sat for 1/2 year or more, the only way I'd feel safe about the brakes is to remove the drums and check the wheel cylinders for leaks. They often rust and leak from setting unused. Also check the hoses for cracks.