Replace a damaged or missing parking brake link with the Dorman - HELP Parking Brake Strut / Drum Brake Bar Lever, part number 21149, a direct-fit replacement for the rear drum brakes on the listed applications. It fits many vehicles, among them the 1988-1991 Chevrolet C1500, 1982-1986 GMC C1500 and 1982-1995 Chevrolet G10. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.
In a drum brake, the parking brake strut helps carry force from the parking brake lever to the brake shoes, pressing them against the drum when the parking brake is set. The part is listed under both names: parking brake strut and drum brake bar lever.
- Direct replacement: Designed to install and work like the original strut blade on the listed applications.
- Practical fix: A dependable choice when the factory strut is damaged or has gone missing.
- Quality construction: Made from quality materials and engineered for reliable performance.
- Position: Listed for both the rear left and rear right positions.
- Backed by experience: Supported by Dorman's team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience.
Signs this part may need replacing include a parking brake that does not hold the vehicle as it should, extra parking brake lever or pedal travel, or a rattle from the rear drum. Diagnose the cause first, because other parking brake components can produce the same symptoms.
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