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Re: Manual vs Power brakes..
Your soft lines, if old, are likely getting clogged inside.
I got my 72 last April. Had the original manual disc/drum brakes and you had to absolutely stand on the pedal, and it still was sketchy. While my truck has had apparently a sheltered life with 114k mi on it, the brakes were done. I chose to go power and glad I did. CPP booster & MC along with a complete brake job front/rear including new soft lines, calipers/pads, drums, shoes, spring kit, wheel cylinders. Truck stops like a modern truck/car now.
All drum systems "can" work well when adjusted correctly assuming all components are functioning but will never stop as well in rain as disc brakes.
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