Keep your drum brakes self-adjusting and your shoe-to-drum clearance dialed in with the Dorman - First Stop Drum Brake Adjusting Screw Assembly (HW1545). This adjuster expands the brake shoes toward the drum as the linings wear, maintaining proper clearance for consistent pedal feel and braking. It is cataloged for the front-right and rear-right positions and installs as a direct-fit replacement across a wide range of listed applications, including the 1963-1970 Buick LeSabre, 1962-1968 Cadillac DeVille, 1963-1970 Chevrolet Bel Air, 1975-1986 Chevrolet C10 and 1992-1999 Chevrolet C1500 — see the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list (260 applications).
Country of origin: China.
Interchange: 18K514 · H921438 · H1545 · H1545DP · 1545K · H1545-2 · H15452 · 1531 · F73182S · H1531 · H73182S
Manufacturer part number HW1545.
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
What does this part do?
The drum brake adjusting screw assembly expands the brake shoes toward the drum as the linings wear, maintaining the correct shoe-to-drum clearance for consistent pedal feel and braking.
Which position is this cataloged for?
It is cataloged for the front-right and rear-right positions on the listed applications. Confirm the correct spot for your vehicle in the Buyer's Guide tab.
Will this fit my vehicle?
It is a direct-fit replacement for 260 listed applications, including many Buick, Cadillac and Chevrolet models. Check the Buyer's Guide tab to confirm your exact year, make and model.
What are signs this assembly may need replacing?
Signs may include a loose or non-adjusting drum brake, an assembly seized by water or debris infiltration, or one that is missing or damaged. Diagnose the cause before replacing.
What numbers does this part interchange with?
It interchanges with 18K514, H921438, H1545, H1545DP, 1545K, H1545-2 (H15452), 1531, F73182S, H1531 and H73182S.
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.
