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Ron · 01-13-2006, 01:14 AM

Just did a brake job on my 67 C-10. I installed a 72 rear axle in it about 10 years ago. Today I decided to do a brake job. I found out the PO had installed both primaries (short lining) on the left side and both secondaries (long lining) on the right side. Normally I find PO's have installed the primary in the rear and the secondary to the front. Can you believe it?

OK, a refresher, the short (primary) linings go to the front! Just venting,

thanks

jimfulco · 01-13-2006, 04:04 AM

I once bought a Chevy II that was like that, except it was the front brakes. If you hit the brakes, it would take the wheel right out of your hands.

Ron · 01-13-2006, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jimfulco

I once bought a Chevy II that was like that, except it was the front brakes. If you hit the brakes, it would take the wheel right out of your hands.

This is such a common mistake, they should mark them front and back.

jimfulco · 01-13-2006, 10:20 PM

I can hear it now: "I ORDERED FRONT BRAKE SHOES AND THESE ARE FRONT AND BACK MIXED!!!"

"Sometimes you just can't win."--John Fred

krue · 01-13-2006, 10:50 PM

Learn something new everyday.

Longhorn Man · 01-13-2006, 11:24 PM

Other people's children... I'm tellin you.

Botietruck · 01-14-2006, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron

Just did a brake job on my 67 C-10. I installed a 72 rear axle in it about 10 years ago. Today I decided to do a brake job. I found out the PO had installed both primaries (short lining) on the left side and both secondaries (long lining) on the right side. Normally I find PO's have installed the primary in the rear and the secondary to the front. Can you believe it?

OK, a refresher, the short (primary) linings go to the front! Just venting,

thanks

My son took his '71 in for a state inspection and sure 'nuff the PO had installed them primary in the rear and secondary in the front. He brought it by the house and installed a new set, well... we installed a new set. The PO bragged to him about installing new rear shoes about a year ago.

**truckdude239** · 01-14-2006, 12:42 AM

on my other truck my f-150 i was having trouble with the brakes craping took it back to the shop where i had the brakes done turns out the idiot at the shop that installed the shoe installed the primary in the rear and secondays in the front. last i recalled the fired the man because of it

Jwill41 · 03-05-2006, 02:34 PM

I have mine apart now. Which shoe goes toward the front, long pad or short pad? Thanks in advance for any help.

Ron · 03-05-2006, 04:29 PM

OK, a refresher, the short (primary) linings go to the front! Just venting, thanks.

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mark69 · 09-16-2006, 08:27 PM

I know this thread is old but I havn't done a drum brake job in at least 20yrs and so when I consulted my handy dandy Haynes Manual (I wish Bently did US vehicles) and it shows the Primaries (short) to the rear both in the picture and in the diagram. Glad I checked with you guys...now I have to switch them tomarrow....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron

Just did a brake job on my 67 C-10. I installed a 72 rear axle in it about 10 years ago. Today I decided to do a brake job. I found out the PO had installed both primaries (short lining) on the left side and both secondaries (long lining) on the right side. Normally I find PO's have installed the primary in the rear and the secondary to the front. Can you believe it?

OK, a refresher, the short (primary) linings go to the front! Just venting,

thanks

1969K10 · 09-17-2006, 11:52 AM

I can see this is going to be a touchy subject, but I always thought the long pad went in the front...

qksilver · 09-17-2006, 07:43 PM

lol

**john** · 09-17-2006, 07:51 PM

My brother inlaw didnt know what went where so he put all the short ones on one side and all the long ones on the other side of the car.

NoNeck · 04-07-2011, 07:22 AM

I am rebuilding my brakes on a '68 C10. I picked up my new brakes yesterday from O'Reillys and noticed after reading this post that ALL 4 of the rear shoes are long. They are the same length as the longest shoe of my originals.

I guess I will taking them back and figure out the problem today.

Thanks guys.

NoNeck

01-13-2006, 01:14 AM	#1
Ron Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Zillah Wa. USA Posts: 394	Brake shoes, primary, secondary Just did a brake job on my 67 C-10. I installed a 72 rear axle in it about 10 years ago. Today I decided to do a brake job. I found out the PO had installed both primaries (short lining) on the left side and both secondaries (long lining) on the right side. Normally I find PO's have installed the primary in the rear and the secondary to the front. Can you believe it? OK, a refresher, the short (primary) linings go to the front! Just venting, thanks __________________ '69 SWB '76 International "Terra" "Hooked on holiday beer"

01-13-2006, 04:04 AM	#2
jimfulco Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shreveport LA Posts: 3,170	Re: Brake shoes, primary, secondary I once bought a Chevy II that was like that, except it was the front brakes. If you hit the brakes, it would take the wheel right out of your hands.

01-13-2006, 10:20 PM	#4
jimfulco Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shreveport LA Posts: 3,170	Re: Brake shoes, primary, secondary I can hear it now: "I ORDERED FRONT BRAKE SHOES AND THESE ARE FRONT AND BACK MIXED!!!" "Sometimes you just can't win."--John Fred

01-13-2006, 10:50 PM	#5
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Brake shoes, primary, secondary Learn something new everyday. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

01-13-2006, 11:24 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Brake shoes, primary, secondary Other people's children... I'm tellin you.

01-14-2006, 12:42 AM	#8
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,220	Re: Brake shoes, primary, secondary on my other truck my f-150 i was having trouble with the brakes craping took it back to the shop where i had the brakes done turns out the idiot at the shop that installed the shoe installed the primary in the rear and secondays in the front. last i recalled the fired the man because of it __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube Last edited by truckdude239; 01-14-2006 at 12:42 AM.

03-05-2006, 02:34 PM	#9
Jwill41 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Farmers Branch, Tx Posts: 1,009	Re: Brake shoes, primary, secondary I have mine apart now. Which shoe goes toward the front, long pad or short pad? Thanks in advance for any help. __________________ http://www.picturetrail.com/jwill41 67 1/2 ton GMC short step side 68 1/2 ton Chevy long fleet side 72 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban 99 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban founder (and only member) of the primer/clearcoat club

03-05-2006, 04:29 PM	#10
Ron Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Zillah Wa. USA Posts: 394	Re: Brake shoes, primary, secondary OK, a refresher, the short (primary) linings go to the front! Just venting, thanks. __________________ __________________ '69 SWB '76 International "Terra" "Hooked on holiday beer"

09-17-2006, 11:52 AM	#12
1969K10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Clarks Hill, Indiana Posts: 733	Re: Brake shoes, primary, secondary I can see this is going to be a touchy subject, but I always thought the long pad went in the front...

09-17-2006, 07:43 PM	#13
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	Re: Brake shoes, primary, secondary lol

09-17-2006, 07:51 PM	#14
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: Brake shoes, primary, secondary My brother inlaw didnt know what went where so he put all the short ones on one side and all the long ones on the other side of the car. __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

04-07-2011, 07:22 AM	#15
NoNeck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,106	Re: Brake shoes, primary, secondary I am rebuilding my brakes on a '68 C10. I picked up my new brakes yesterday from O'Reillys and noticed after reading this post that ALL 4 of the rear shoes are long. They are the same length as the longest shoe of my originals. I guess I will taking them back and figure out the problem today. Thanks guys. NoNeck __________________ 2016 RAM Laramie HEMI 1966 Fairlane GT/A, 390/335 HP If it costs you a dollar to make a friend, KEEP THE DOLLAR. If it costs you a friend to make a dollar, KEEP THE FRIEND.



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