rear brake lining for 65 panhead

[hdhikaru]

Hi
I just put new linings on the original shoe and just realized that the width is different,,,

so.... which is which side or doesn't matter ? .... wonder why different??

please advice.

tks
Shin photos.jpg2021-09-07 16.11.jpeg

[T. Cotten]

My memory fails, Shin,..

And a service manual is not handy,

But I believe the narrow lining shoe goes to the front.

....Cotten

[hdhikaru]

got it! thanks!!

[BigLakeBob]

DSC06712.JPGFrom an NOS OEM set of shoes in orig box.

[Rubone]

The shoes are arranged like that to help engagement and the somewhat negate the "self servo" effect caused by the single pivot. The rear (trailing) shoe will try to push harder against the drum due to the rotation and pivot position. By making it somewhat less effective that is minimized.

[T. Cotten]

I was wrong again, Shin!

(It won't be the last time...)

.....Cotten
PS: Never ever trust the drawings.