Well Bud just to ease your mind I had not honed them yet, just cleaned them and found no pits. I agree totaly that the brakes are one of the most important systems. I have made the purchase of a new master cylinder, plan on replacing the rubber lines and one rear hard line as the original was rotted through and the previous owner rigged a line on the outside of the frame. The rest of the lines will get cleaned and check before final assembly. This truck was last driven in the late 90's and had all new brakes put on then the shoes are virtually new and the drums are great, just all the cylinders need attention due to the brake fluid and setting.