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Brake Hold Down Spring

Critical For Operation

Brakes

Provides tension to hold the brake shoes in place within the drum.

The brake hold down spring applies tension to the brake shoes, securing them to the backing plate in a drum brake system and ensuring proper function during braking.

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Typical part cost
$5–$20🔒
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Typical labor cost
$50–$150🔒
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Typically lasts
80,000–150,000 mi
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Or about
5.0–10.0 years
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DIY difficulty
4/10

⚠️ Owners Often Notice

If the Brake Hold Down Spring is starting to fail, these are the signs owners most commonly report before it gets worse:

Brake shoes shifting
Brake noise
Uneven brake wear
Poor braking performance
Vibration
Brake dragging

Related Services

Services commonly performed on or around this part.

Replace Brake Hold Down Spring(s)

No standard interval on file

Inspect Brake Hold Down Spring(s)

No standard interval on file