Keep the spark flowing from coil to rotor with the Standard Ignition Distributor Brush DR-454 (also written DR454). This carbon brush is a small-but-critical contact inside the distributor that carries high-voltage current to the rotor for consistent ignition. It's a direct-fit replacement for a huge run of GM vehicles, including the 1975-1985 Buick Century, 1975-1989 Buick LeSabre, 1975-1995 Cadillac DeVille, 1975-1986 Chevrolet C10, 1975-1986 Chevrolet Camaro, 1975-1982 and 1984-1989 Chevrolet Corvette, and 1975-1988 GMC Jimmy — see the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list of 151 applications.
Restores ignition contact: provides a fresh conductive path so coil voltage reaches the rotor.
Direct-fit replacement: installs in place of the original brush on the listed applications.
Backed by heritage: from a manufacturer serving the automotive aftermarket since 1919, delivering quality and broad coverage for your ignition needs.
OE ignition experience: produced by a global maker of original-equipment ignition products with quality control from componentry to finished part.
If a worn or arced distributor brush is behind weak spark, intermittent misfire, or hard starting, this kit replaces it. Diagnose the cause before replacing, since these symptoms can have other sources.
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
C210A, DR132, DR303, RR196, 1875967, 1989880
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this distributor brush do?
It's a carbon contact inside the distributor that carries high-voltage current from the coil to the rotor, keeping the ignition circuit conducting for consistent spark.
How do I know my distributor brush needs replacing?
Signs it may need replacing include a worn or arced brush, weak or intermittent spark, misfire, or hard starting. Diagnose the cause first, since other parts can cause these symptoms.
Will this fit my vehicle?
DR-454 is a direct-fit replacement across 151 GM applications from 1975 onward. Check the Buyer's Guide tab to confirm your exact year, make, and model.
What numbers does this part interchange with?
It replaces C210A, DR132, DR303, RR196, 1875967, and 1989880. Searching any of these along with the brand helps confirm the match.
Who makes this part?
It's made by Standard Ignition, a global manufacturer of original-equipment ignition products serving the automotive aftermarket since 1919, with quality control from componentry to finished part.
Distributor RotorAs a global manufacturer of original equipment ignition products, we maintain complete quality control throughout the manufacturing process from componentry to finished...
Distributor RotorAs a global manufacturer of original equipment ignition products, we maintain complete quality control throughout the manufacturing process from componentry to finished...
Distributor RotorAs a global manufacturer of original equipment ignition products, we maintain complete quality control throughout the manufacturing process from componentry to finished...
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.
