two quick questions on 9 in reassemble brakes

[fordguy]

which shoe goes on the front side? are axles the same length, did not notice before i stuck them in, just wanted to make sure if there is a right side, left side or not. thx

 

[Bronco717274]

Longest shoe on the back, No there different length's if you stand them in the floor ones just a little longer.

 

[garberz]

Don't worry, you can't get the left & right axles mixed up, your Bronco wont let you.

 

[fordguy]

thx i thought one of them looked a bit longer before i stabbed them in. guess they only fit one side. i can never remember which shoe goes on the front.

 

[fuzzy2133]

If the shoes are in the wrong positions would that cause the parking brake to not hold properly?

 

[fordguy]

thanks, is anyone using the seal on the axle housing between the backing plate and axle. i wanted to put the brakes on the axle this weekend, but dont have the gaskets, guess silicone will work.

 

[siderbox]

Primary aka the short shoe goes in front.
Secondary aka the long shoe goes in rear.

The park brake will work fine if you can jam all the springs, cable, bar, and adjuster in there.

What will be effected most is braking.
Have you ever noticed that drum brakes don't seem to stop as well when going in reverse as they do going forward?

That is all to do with the position of the shoes.
The secondary shoe does damn near all the "stopping".

Getting them mixed up on the rear axle will effect braking distance and some pull one way or another.
Getting them mixed up on the front axle will effect pulling one way or another.
It will effect braking distance but it is not as noticeable from the ditch %)

 

[Bartonatl]

thanks, is anyone using the seal on the axle housing between the backing plate and axle. i wanted to put the brakes on the axle this weekend, but dont have the gaskets, guess silicone will work.

What year is your ride?

 

[fordguy]

the axle is a 73