My lower black springs look like this, front and rear axles:

https://bearmach.com/brake-shoe-spr...1Pf2vyqs2uftmfqUZwtd_UqKRZHMvI9UaAgGDEALw_wcB

But I'm seeing some that look a little shorter around the internet that look like this:

https://bearmach.com/brake-shoe-spring-br-0507

Even listed as "front" brake shoe return springs:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bearmach-Land-Rover-Series-2-2a-3-Front-Brake-Shoe-Return-Springs-Set-234889/222214818122?fits=Car+Make:Land+Rover&hash=item33bd09094a:g:27IAAOSwIgNXqpcr

Mine is a late 2A and I've needed to order some axle fixing and swivel fittings by the S3 part number to get bits that fit before now..

I got my shoes and springs etc. here:

https://www.dingocroft.co.uk/acatalog/Axle-Set-of-Brake-Shoes---10--STC2796DKIT.html
 
When I did mine, I found the leading shoes at the front had worn down to almost nothing but the trailing shoes had little wear. When I changed them for new, It was a struggle to get the drums on and then I couldn't turn the drums at all, this was even after I had filed away the edges. I took out the new trailing shoes and put back the old, slightly worn shoes and all was perfect.

Col
 
ok, cheers chaps, I've fixed one side..

After a closer look I could see it was catching so slightly on the trailing shoe side when I offered the drum up that I thought it worth getting the file sander out again. Those front cylinders being a bit bigger than the rear explains why I've had this issue on the front only.

I've took more off the side of the trailing shoe and a little off the surface of it all over and after a couple of attempts I can now get that front drum on and tightened up and turn it backwards by hand with only a little rubbing. Much better. I'll do the other side, stick some red grease under all my piston caps, bleed my brakes, and I'll be back on the road soon. :D
 
ok, cheers chaps, I've fixed one side..

After a closer look I could see it was catching so slightly on the trailing shoe side when I offered the drum up that I thought it worth getting the file sander out again. Those front cylinders being a bit bigger than the rear explains why I've had this issue on the front only.

I've took more off the side of the trailing shoe and a little off the surface of it all over and after a couple of attempts I can now get that front drum on and tightened up and turn it backwards by hand with only a little rubbing. Much better. I'll do the other side, stick some red grease under all my piston caps, bleed my brakes, and I'll be back on the road soon. :D
Well done.

Col
 
The front cylinders are larger diameter but should be the same length.
I once fitted a front one on the rear without noticing what I had done had uneven braking for a couple of years before I spotted the mistake.
 

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