If you don't have any idea of the history of the brakes, check the level and color of the brake fluid. If it is off color, bleed all of the wheel cylinders until the fluid looks like new. Even if you get good firm pedal after bleeding, make sure you then adjust your parking brake! They are 100% mechanical and can be used for an emergency, should your aged hydraulic brakes fail on you.
Carl


1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission