Keep your rear drum brakes applying and releasing the way they should with the Dorman - First Stop Drum Brake Hardware Kit, part number HW7283. This kit supplies replacement hardware that holds the brake shoes in position and helps return them after each stop. It fits many vehicles, among them the 1990-1991 Chevrolet Lumina APV, 1982-1990 Chevrolet Celebrity and 1982-1992 Buick Century, as a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications.
Signs the hardware may need replacing: The brakes drag or don't release fully. You hear a rattle or clicking from the rear drums. The vehicle pulls when braking. The brake shoes wear unevenly. Other problems can cause these symptoms, so inspect the drum brake before replacing parts. If fatigued hardware is the cause, this kit replaces it. Replacing the hardware on both sides of the axle together is recommended for even, balanced braking.
See the Buyer's Guide tab for the complete list of fitting vehicles.
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What does a drum brake hardware kit do?
It supplies the hardware that holds the brake shoes in place and helps return them after each stop, so the drum brake can apply and release as designed.
Which vehicles does the Dorman HW7283 fit?
It fits many vehicles, including the 1990-1991 Chevrolet Lumina APV, 1982-1990 Chevrolet Celebrity and 1982-1992 Buick Century. Check the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.
Is this kit for the front or rear brakes?
HW7283 is cataloged for the rear drum brake on the listed applications.
What are signs of worn drum brake hardware?
Dragging brakes, rattling from the drums, a pull when braking or uneven shoe wear can signal worn hardware. Other issues cause these too, so inspect the brakes before replacing parts.
Is HW7283 a direct replacement?
Yes. It is a direct-fit replacement designed to match the original drum brake hardware on the listed applications. Follow the vehicle service information for installation and adjustment.
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.
