Only took 7 pages of posts. smile Brakes can drive a guy nuts, especially when we upgrade to non stock. It's easy to second guess the new stuff and neglect the basics.
That same problem which you have had is very often encountered with stock brake systems, especially Huck brakes.

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