Keep your drum brake shoes held firmly in place with the Dorman - First Stop Brake Hold Down Spring, part number HW1150. It fits many vehicles, among them the 1992-1999 Chevrolet C1500, 1988-1999 Chevrolet K1500 and 1994-1999 Dodge Ram 1500, and is engineered to drop in like the original on the listed applications. The catalog lists it for front and rear drum brake positions, depending on the application.
A hold down spring works with its retaining hardware to keep the brake shoe pressed against the backing plate, while still letting the shoe move as the brakes apply and release. If a spring is weak, broken or missing, the shoe may not stay in its intended position.
Hold down springs are often inspected or renewed during drum brake service. Follow the vehicle service information for the correct procedure and related hardware. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list of vehicles and engines.
Interchange: H1150-2
H11502 · H1150DP · 1150K · 1150 · H1150K · F117157S · F23879S · H1150 · H1159 · H117157S · H23879S
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
What does a brake hold down spring do?
It works with its retaining hardware to hold the drum brake shoe against the backing plate. The shoe can still move as the brakes apply and release.
Does Dorman HW1150 fit a 1994-1999 Dodge Ram 1500?
Yes, the 1994-1999 Dodge Ram 1500 is a listed application, along with the 1992-1999 Chevrolet C1500 and 1988-1999 Chevrolet K1500. Check the Buyer's Guide tab for your exact vehicle.
Is this spring used on the front or rear brakes?
The catalog lists this spring for both front and rear drum brake positions. The position it is used in depends on the vehicle's application.
What are signs a hold down spring may need replacing?
A spring may need replacing if it is broken, stretched, missing or weak on inspection, or if a shoe sits out of position. Diagnose the cause before replacing parts.
How is the hold down spring installed?
It installs as part of the drum brake hardware with the drum removed. Follow the vehicle service information for the correct procedure and related hardware.
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.
