Parking Brake Strut Spring

Keeps tension on the parking brake strut to ensure proper brake engagement.

The parking brake strut spring maintains tension on the parking brake strut, ensuring that the brake shoes apply evenly and that the parking brake engages or releases properly.

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Typical part cost

$10–$30🔒

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Typical labor cost

$50–$100🔒

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Typically lasts

100,000–200,000 mi

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Or about

7.0–10.0 years

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DIY difficulty

2/10

⚠️ Owners Often Notice

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

Parking brake not engaging

Vehicle rolling

Poor brake performance

Related Services

Services commonly performed on or around this part.

Replace Parking Brake Strut Spring

No standard interval on file

Inspect Parking Brake Strut Spring

No standard interval on file