As per the parts book, my 1-ton does not have the hooks. The shoes are contained by the fixing pivot and some "arms" that stick out to capture the shoes mid way. These brakes last a long time in my experience. I've replaced the linings once in 50 years and that was because of an oil leak. I run it about 5,000 miles a year.


1951 3800 1-ton
"Earning its keep from the get-go"
In the DITY Gallery
1962 261 (w/cam, Fenton headers, 2 carbs, MSD ign.), SM420 & Brown-Lipe 6231A 3spd aux. trans, stock axles & brakes. Owned since 1971.