[70 shorty]

I've got a pedal that goes close to the floor in my truck. It's a 70 with bone stock 4 wheel manual drums. I want to try adjusting the brakes to see if that helps. I've also noticed some cracking in the front brake hoses, so those will get changed. I know given the cracking the hoses certainly could be expanding. there is no fluid leaking anywhere, or at least not onto the back side of the wheels or tires. Also, what's the best way to balance the brakes? So, in short, I'd like to have the drums performing as good as they possibly can, so any other suggestions are welcome. (No, I'm not doing a disc conversion any time soon)