why ? your not going to race the hearse ? The break system it has
works just swell with its weight. Just clean it up. I put a Kanter
kit into my '35 Buick which has be upgraded to 40 hydraulics and they
sent EVERYTHING I needed .. In fact more there were some parts that I
rewrapped and put on the shelf for latter use. In my option they are a
outstanding company and true sup****ters of the hobby.
Steve E.
On Sun, 09 Dec 2007 02:18:40 GMT, "retrobalmer via CarKB.com"
<u39721@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>George: Thank you so much for the advice! This is what I need to know,
as I
>have a daughter in college and need to budget accordingly!!! I'm
fortunate
>to live in a community that has several independent mechanics that enjoy
>working on this car. If money was not an issue, I'd splurge and have the
>drum brakes converted to modern day disc brakes.
>
>George Patterson wrote:
>>> I have a 1970 S&S Cadillac Victoria hearse that is in need of a
complete
>>> brake job. Can any of you experts give me a vague idea of how much to
budget
>>> for this? This relic is a joy to drive but the brakes are getting
weak.
>>
>>If you're going to do this yourself, Kanter has a kit of parts for about
$130
>>for your car (my catalog is old). This includes pads and shoes for all
four
>>wheels, all springs and small hardware, the brake hoses connecting the
front
>>wheels to the lines, and rebuild kits for the wheel cylinders and master
>>cylinder. You should also count on having the drums and rotors turned.
>>
>>If you're planning on having it done, you're at the mercy of the shop.
My
>>experience is that the chain brake shops will replace parts that don't
need it
>>and overcharge for labor. With these outfits, they will replace the
rotors
>>instead of turn them, and you will be in the $500 ballpark. You would be
better
>>off with a good general mechanic, if you know of one.
>>
>>George Patterson
>> Worry doesn't improve the future; it just ruins the present.
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