I would add that it may be worth checking the adjustment of the drum at the back or at least getting it checked. At the first service on mine the adjustment mechanism was played with which reduced the pedal travel dramatically. (Sorry, I didn't do it myself so I can't really give any details of how to do it.)
Before adjustment it was a bit like driving an original Mini with knackered brakes - a quick pump of the pedal required to get things into place ready to brake then apply pressure.
Luckily I used to drive an original knackered Mini.
