A acchaplin Senior Member Jun 16, 2024 #1 '39 up rear drum brakes. I have a picture showing the short(er) lining shoe located towards the rear. Is that correct? I thought the short shoe was always mounted on the front (leading) side? Thanks
'39 up rear drum brakes. I have a picture showing the short(er) lining shoe located towards the rear. Is that correct? I thought the short shoe was always mounted on the front (leading) side? Thanks
Jack E/NJ Well-known member Jun 16, 2024 #3 >>the short(er) lining shoe located towards the rear. Is that correct?> > Correct. 39-48 ford/mercury Lockheeds. Front shoes do most of the braking. So usually have longer linings.
>>the short(er) lining shoe located towards the rear. Is that correct?> > Correct. 39-48 ford/mercury Lockheeds. Front shoes do most of the braking. So usually have longer linings.
A acchaplin Senior Member Jun 16, 2024 #4 Thank you for all the replys! Got everything all straightened out.
Mart Well-known member Jun 18, 2024 #5 I always remember "big big". Longer shoe and larger diameter end of cylinder towards the front. Mart.
I always remember "big big". Longer shoe and larger diameter end of cylinder towards the front. Mart.
