1941 brakes-short shoe in front-long shoe in rear?

[bullrunmotor]

I've got parts to do brake job on 41 1/2 Truck-book appears to show short shoe on front-which is most is most common application with drum brakes-but I've seen posts saying the 41 style brakes are supposed to have long shoe in front. Can anyone settle the issue? My shoes have a short and long. Thanks in advance

[V8COOPMAN]

If they're the original Lockheed-type Ford brakes, BIG shoes AND BIG end of wheel cylinders go toward the FRONT of vehicle.......front and rear axles. DD

[JWL]

Coopman has it right.

It is to the dismay of many of us regarding the stubbornness of Henry to stay with those Lockheed brakes for so many years.

[Mart]

I remember it like coopman. Everything big goes to the front. Early Ford only, later models and bendix are different.

Mart.

[Mart]

I remember it like coopman. Everything big goes to the front. Early Ford only, later models and bendix are different.

Mart.

[19Fordy]

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Like this. Left rear.

[flathead4rd]

48 and back long shoe to the front. 49 and up short shoe to the front. At least that's what I was taught.

[Russdadto5]

I just replaced the rear on my 1940 . The shoes come from either Mac's or Bob Drakes Both shoes were long . When I called they said it didn't matter that they would work . They seem to be fine & I've got very good brakes . Every thing is new except steel lines