I’m just a shade tree mechanic but like to say that I do things right (to my best ability). Regarding brakes, I’ve learned over the years that the larger shoe goes to the rear, the leading shoe is smaller and goes forward, but does this really matter? If it does, what are some symptoms that might arise if they are backwards?
Could this cause brakes to intermittently catch?
Does it matter Bendix vs Huckster?
Wear patterns?


1970 Chevrolet C10
Grandpa's -- My first truck -- In progress to shiny
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1950 Chevrolet 1-Ton Dually
"Ole Red Girl"
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1951 GMC 9430 1 ton dually--Shiny! | 1972 Chevrolet C20- Rusty- the puzzle box lid for the C10 | 1962 AMC Rambler American- my wife's
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1951 GMC 9300 | 1951-GMC 9430 | 1951- Chevrolet 1300