[Chevelle-list] drum brake shoe placement

[John Nasta]

Dumb question of the night. I took the rear drums off my '70 today and  
noticed that the longer (primary) brake shoes were in the back on both  
sides and the shorter (secondary) shoes were in front. Isn't it  
supposed to be the other way around? I thought my memory might just be  
playing tricks on me, but I just got home and checked the service  
manual, which also says that the adjuster lever goes on the secondary  
shoe, which also indicates that the smaller shoe belongs in the back.

Thanks,
John Nasta