yes, you can absolutely re-write your old diskettes. Disk Copy should automatically ask if you want to format the disk.
you can download System 7.5.3 here:
http://www.info.apple.com/support/oldersoftwarelist.html#system
you can download System 7.5.3 here:
http://www.info.apple.com/support/oldersoftwarelist.html#system