Woven vs molded brake linings

[California Charlie]

I'm about ready to replace my brake linings on my restoration project and wanted to know what everyone's thoughts are regarding which linings may be best. Woven linings or molded linings. I also will be using Flathead Ted's Brake Floating System. Is it absolutely necessary to have the brake linings fitted to the drums, and would a local shop be able to so that with the vintage drums?

Off the subject. Does anyone have for sale the hardware which allows you to mount 2 spare tires back to back on the back of the car?

Thanks very much for your input in this matter.
"CC" California Charlie