Carlson Drum Brake Hardware Kit P/N:H7333
Help keep the rear drum brakes on your Ford or Mercury working the way they should with the Carlson drum brake hardware kit, part number H7286. It is a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications, among them the 1986-1992 Ford Taurus and the 1986-1992 Mercury Sable. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list and engine details.
Drum brake hardware holds the shoes in position, pulls them back after each stop and helps keep them adjusted to the drum. Carlson recommends changing the hardware whenever you replace the brake shoes. Industry experts agree that when the friction material is due for replacement, the hardware should be replaced too.
Signs the rear drum hardware may need replacing include rattling or squeaking from the rear brakes, uneven braking, a low pedal and brake shoes that drag or wear unevenly. If worn hardware is the cause, this Carlson brake hardware kit replaces it.
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Which vehicles does the Carlson H7286 fit?
It is a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications, including the 1986-1992 Ford Taurus and the 1986-1992 Mercury Sable. Check the Buyer's Guide tab for engine details.
What does a drum brake hardware kit do?
The hardware holds the brake shoes in position, pulls them back after each stop and helps keep them adjusted to the drum, so the rear brakes can apply evenly.
Should I replace the hardware when I replace the brake shoes?
Yes. Carlson recommends changing the hardware together with the brake shoes. Industry experts agree that the hardware should be replaced when the friction material is.
Is this hardware kit for the front or rear brakes?
This Carlson hardware kit is cataloged for the rear drum brakes on the listed applications.
What are signs of worn drum brake hardware?
Rattling or squeaking from the rear brakes, uneven braking, a low pedal, or shoes that drag or wear unevenly can be signs of worn hardware. Diagnose the cause before you replace parts.
WARNING: These products can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.