Well I found the culprit (or at least one of them) in my hard pedal issue. 3 of the 4 pistons in the 2 wheel cylinders were seized. I mean hammer and screw driver to get out seized. I glad I decided to replace them.

Has anyone had to purchase parts for one of these? Even the parts guy at equipment deport can't believe how cheap they are. I bought 2 master cyl, 2 wheel cyl, 4 brake shoes, 2 sets bearing carrier seals, 2 bull gear seals for $140.00. The master cyls were $28.00 each, not that I'm complaining.

I was expecting parts for something this old to be pricey. Because they are so cheap I'm not messing with anything. if it looks questionable I'm just replacing it.