Complete a clean rear drum brake repair with the Dorman - First Stop Drum Brake Hardware Kit HW7298 — fresh hardware for holding and returning the rear drum brake shoes on specified vehicles. It's a direct-fit replacement for the rear drum brakes on Dodge, Ford and Lincoln models such as the 2000-2004 Dodge Dakota, 1998-2002 Dodge Durango, 1997-2001 Ford F-150 and 1999-2002 Lincoln Town Car; see the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list of 18 applications (all engine configurations).
- Direct replacement: engineered to match the original hardware needed to repair the rear drum brake on the listed applications.
- Reliable replacement: a dependable fix for original hardware that has weakened or worn over time.
- Durable construction: made from quality components for reliable performance and long service life.
- Trusted expertise: backed by a U.S.-based team of product experts and over a century of automotive experience.
Drum brake hardware locates the shoes and retracts them after each stop; heat and age can leave it tired, so signs this hardware may need replacing include dragging shoes or slow shoe return. Replacing the hardware whenever you service the drum brakes helps restore proper shoe action. This kit carries FMSI number 734. Country of origin: China. Package contents: 1 drum brake hardware kit. For even, balanced braking, service both rear wheels together.
Interchange: 18K954 · 79-42004 · 7942004 · H920800 · HK-4095 · HK4095 · H7411 · 7298K · H7298 · 118.65005 · 11865005 · BK7298 · F138801 · H138801 · H7218 · Manufacturer part number HW7298 · Part Eazy SKU HW7298
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does this drum brake hardware kit do?
It supplies fresh hardware to hold and return the rear drum brake shoes when you service the drum brakes on the listed vehicles. Tired hardware can let shoes drag or return slowly, so it's replaced during a drum brake repair.
Which vehicles does the HW7298 kit fit?
It's a direct-fit rear drum brake hardware kit for 18 Dodge, Ford and Lincoln applications, including the 2000-2004 Dodge Dakota, 1997-2001 Ford F-150 and 1999-2002 Lincoln Town Car. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.
Is this for the front or rear brakes?
The catalog lists this as a rear-position drum brake hardware kit for the applications shown.
Should I replace the hardware on both wheels?
The listed applications use one kit (quantity 1), and the package contains one drum brake hardware kit. Servicing both rear wheels together is good practice for even, balanced braking.
Where is this kit made and what does it replace?
Country of origin: China. It carries FMSI number 734 and interchanges with numbers such as 18K954, 79-42004, H920800, HK-4095 and 118.65005.
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