Brake time

Next up was the brakes!  Although a new brake kit was added in the front, the pedal was severely spongy and pulsed when using.  Didn't pull at all though.  I pulled the wheels off and noticed the rotors where "clean" then "rust" on both sides - clear sign of warp.

Took the rotors to local shop and had them turned (free!!).  While they were being worked on, I installed four new shocks.  Bilstein "Sports" which should help all around.

To get the front off need a custom shortened allen key to hold the top.  All in all pretty easy to do, parts are much more accessible then on a BMW 2002!

After it was all done, I replaced the wheels, jumped in and hoped for perfect brakes and ride!

No such luck.  While the brakes don't pulse any longer (good thing), the pedal still is spongy and can't lock the wheels up.  Not safe for the family at all so this needs to still be addressed.  Next step is to replace the rear brake hose as the ones in there look very old and potentially part of the cause.  Once the new hoses are installed I will bleed it and see where we stand.  If this does not fix the problem, my next steps is the master cylinder.  Fingers crossed!  Brakes need to be perfect.