Pull your drum brakes back together with the Dorman - First Stop Drum Brake Hardware Kit HW7045 — the collection of small springs, retainers, and hardware that hold, return, and adjust the brake shoes inside a drum brake. It's offered as a service kit for front and rear drum brakes on a long list of classic Ford and Mercury models, including the 1962-1970 Ford Fairlane, 1965-1970 Ford Falcon, 1965-1971 Ford Mustang, 1962-1971 Ford Ranchero, 1968-1971 Ford Torino, and 1967-1971 Mercury Cougar — see the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.
- Direct replacement: built to match the original drum-brake hardware needed to service the drum brakes on the listed vehicles.
- Ideal for renewal: a dependable way to refresh hardware that has weakened or fatigued over time.
- Durable construction: made from quality components for reliable performance and a long service life.
- Trusted support: backed by a U.S.-based product-expert team with more than a century of automotive experience.
The catalog lists this kit for both front and rear drum brake positions. Replacing tired springs and retaining hardware during a brake job helps the shoes retract and adjust as intended, since aged springs can lose tension. Package contents: 1 drum brake hardware kit. Country of origin: China.
Applications include the 1962-1970 Ford Fairlane, 1965-1970 Ford Falcon, 1965 Ford Falcon Sedan Delivery, 1965-1971 Ford Mustang, 1967-1971 Ford Ranch Wagon, 1962-1971 Ford Ranchero, 1968-1971 Ford Torino, 1965-1966 Mercury Caliente, 1966 Mercury Capri, 1965-1969 and 1971 Mercury Comet, 1967-1971 Mercury Cougar, 1968-1971 Mercury Cyclone, and 1968-1971 Mercury Montego.
Manufacturer part number HW7045.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Dorman HW7045 kit include?
It supplies the small springs, retainers, and hardware that hold, return, and adjust the drum brake shoes. It is sold as one drum brake hardware kit.
Does this kit fit front or rear drum brakes?
The catalog lists it for both front and rear drum brake positions on the applicable vehicles.
Which vehicles does the HW7045 kit fit?
It fits many classic Ford and Mercury models from 1962-1971, including the Fairlane, Falcon, Mustang, Ranchero, Torino, Cougar, and more. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.
Should I replace the hardware during a brake job?
Refreshing worn springs and hardware during a drum brake service helps the shoes retract and adjust properly, since aged springs can lose tension. Follow the vehicle service procedure.
Where is this kit made?
Country of origin: China.
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