[19Fordy]

1940 Ford brakes are Lockheed style brakes. It is correct for the large shoe to go on the front (facing forward) and the small er shoe to go on the back (facing rearward). Photos show left front and left rear. The later style Bendix brakes have the long to the rear and the shot shoe to the front because Bendix brakes are self-energizing. Your brakes are already installed correctly. Much info. on how to adjust them and the parking brake is on the Fordarn. To have it at your fingertips buy the book shown.