Where does the primary shoe go on drum brakes?

Each brake assembly has two shoes, a primary and secondary. The primary shoe is located toward the front of the vehicle and has the lining positioned differently from the secondary shoe.

What holds brake shoes away from drum until brakes are applied?

the backing plate, shown in Figure 12-13. Parking brake—a parking brake lever and strut are used to force the shoes apart and against the drum with the parking brake applied.

Can you put brake shoes on backwards?

The brakes will make a grinding noise when applied, and the car will not stop very well. If you can get them to fit back-to-front then you will get metal to metal contact between the pads and the brake disc. You car won’t stop, you’re likely to have a serious accident and will ruin your brake discs in the process.

What tool is used to adjust the brake shoes before the drum is installed?

Tech A says that a brake spoon is used to adjust brake shoes when the drum is installed.

How many drums in a Ford 9 inch drum brake kit?

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Is there a 9 inch rear disc brake conversion for Ford?

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Is the Ford 9” rear end right for your project?

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