Refresh your drum brakes with the Dorman - First Stop Drum Brake Hardware Kit (HW7246) — the small springs, clips, and retaining hardware that hold the brake shoes in place and keep them working the way they should. It installs as a direct replacement across a wide range of front and rear drum-brake applications, including the 1979-1993 Ford Mustang, 1983-1994 Ford Ranger, 1986-1992 Ford Aerostar, 1994 Mazda B2300/B3000/B4000, and 1980-1988 Mercury Cougar. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list of fitments.
Over time the springs and clips can weaken or corrode, which may lead to noise, dragging shoes, or uneven shoe return. This kit supplies fresh hardware to help restore proper shoe retention and return during a drum brake job, and depending on the vehicle it can serve the front or rear drum brakes. Package contents: 1 drum brake hardware kit. Listed under FMSI numbers 569 and 474. Country of origin: China.
Manufacturer part number HW7246.
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What is the Dorman HW7246?
It's a drum brake hardware kit containing the springs, clips, and retaining hardware used to service a drum brake. Package contents: 1 drum brake hardware kit.
Does this kit fit front or rear drum brakes?
Depending on the vehicle, this kit can service front or rear drum brakes. Check the Buyer's Guide tab to confirm the application for your vehicle.
What vehicles does it fit?
It's a direct replacement for many 1971-1994 Ford, Mazda, and Mercury models, including the Mustang, Ranger, Aerostar, and Cougar. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.
When should drum brake hardware be replaced?
Signs the hardware may need renewing include weak or corroded springs, dragging shoes, brake noise, or shoes that don't return properly. It's good practice to replace it during any drum brake service.
Where is this kit made?
Country of origin: China.
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.