Those gaskets between the axles and the drums are to try and keep potential gear oil leaks off the brakes. You'll notice there's a cup of sorts inboard of the axle flange with a hole that directs grease to the outside. If the gasket wasn't there, gear oil would run down the inside of the drum to the shoes.
I got gaskets for mine from The Filling Station.


Kevin
1951 Chevy 3100 work truck
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1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car)
Busting rust since the mid-60's
If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.