Finally did what I’ve been putting off a long time.
After all the brakes did work, but----. OK, installed all new brake pads, new rotors, new (rebuilt) calipers, new master cylinder and replaced the 6 short lines to the calipers with flexible stainless steel lines. The old discs looked even "more bad” when seeing them off the car, the calipers didn’t look that great either. The old brake pads were just about ready to be replaced anyway.

It just feels much better to have the brake system “refurbished“. I was going to scrap out the old rotors, but wife made use of the old discs, inverted them and made them into planters for her many plants, she has the ol' “green thumb” for sure. She might have been able to do something with the old calipers, but I had to return them for the core charge refund.

While using the disc, at least the plants will get their doses of iron to make them strong!

Phil

Way to much time on your hands

I didn't mention I paid for the labor for this project. My back just won’t allow me to do those things I could have done myself many years ago. At least the labor wasn’t too bad. One thing I can do tho is change the spark plugs and cap and rotor when needed, as long as I take it slow; can't even change the oil and filter myself now tho. I used to enjoy doing those things, but at least I can enjoy the memories and driving the brick.

Memories ie: Years ago I changed/upgraded the suspension myself, new heavy duty anti-sway bars, heavy duty springs, shocks, and more, all by myself, and in our driveway. As I said, nice memories. We have had this '89 brick wagon over 15 years, and have endeavored to keep it as nice and solid as we have been able. With the same care, should last well past another 15 years. (Hope I can. Haha)

Well, I also got that ‘93 Volvo Classic wagon for a loaner (that I mentioned in a previous thread) to drive. It was nice but def needs some work. Mechanically the Classic seemed pretty sound, most it needs that I can see is a new paint job; a few minor “odds and ends” but otherwise it was fine.

With the brake job our brick is really solid now. Just oil changes and minor tune-ups as needed. Of course soemthing always seems to come up and need attention.

Nothing is ever truly finished, or perfect. :oÞ~~~

You do not want to truly get everything inside and perfect! That's inviting bad luck.

Good thing your keeping it in good shape. The older the car that's not perfect, gets more respect from others, that someone is really taking car of that oldie!

New cars start out that way, near perfect, we hope so for the money and look at how many of those get lined up for scratches, dents and wrecked!

Leave something not done. Even, if its some heel marks, up on the headliner of your wagon, you gotta keep those memories! (:-)

Phil