ACDelco Brake Hold Down Spring Kit

ACDelco Brake Hold Down Spring Kits: OE-Backed Precision for Drum Brake Systems

When it comes to drum brake service, the small hardware matters just as much as the shoes themselves. Brake hold down spring kits keep brake shoes firmly anchored to the backing plate, preventing unwanted movement, noise, and uneven wear. Skipping these components during a brake job — or reusing worn-out originals — can undermine even a brand-new set of shoes. That's why choosing a trusted name like ACDelco for this critical hardware makes a real difference.

ACDelco Gold: The Standard for Drum Brake Hardware

ACDelco's brake hold down spring kits fall primarily under the ACDelco Gold (formerly known as ACDelco Professional) product line. ACDelco Gold Drum Brake Shoe Hold Down Kits are a high-quality alternative to Original Equipment (OE) parts. Each kit includes the necessary bolts, fasteners, bushings, and other hardware needed to repair drum brake shoe applications, and these parts are manufactured to meet expectations for fit, form, and function — making them a smart choice for General Motors vehicles as well as most makes and models, including special applications.

These high-quality parts are backed by General Motors. That backing matters: GM Genuine Parts and ACDelco OE are the exact OEM components installed during assembly for Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac. For technicians and DIYers alike, that lineage means ACDelco hardware is engineered to the same tolerances as what rolled off the factory floor.

Coverage for Drum Brake and Parking Brake Applications

ACDelco offers hold down spring kits across a wide range of fitments. The lineup includes rear brake shoe hold down spring kits (such as the 18K729, 18K731, and 18K752 series) as well as rear parking brake hold down spring kits with hardware (such as the 18K2706 series). ACDelco Gold Parking Brake Hardware Kits are a high-quality alternative to OE parts, containing high-quality replacement components for a vehicle's braking system — including the necessary bolts, fasteners, bushings, and other hardware needed to repair parking brake applications.

These kits perform to the standards required by OE manufacturers, ensuring optimal protection, service life, and safety. Whether you're refreshing a rear drum assembly on a daily driver or restoring a classic GM platform, ACDelco's kits deliver the confidence that comes from a century of manufacturing expertise.

Why ACDelco for Brake Hold Down Hardware?

• OE Heritage: ACDelco is the premier supplier of GM Original Equipment automotive replacement parts, as well as a trusted provider of premium aftermarket parts for most other makes and models.
• Broad Application Coverage: ACDelco offers nearly 90,000 auto parts across 37 product lines. Brake hardware is a core part of that expansive catalog.
• Warranty Assurance: Most ACDelco OE and Professional lines are covered under a 24-Month/Unlimited Mile Warranty.
• Complete Kits: Rather than sourcing springs, pins, and retainers separately, ACDelco bundles all necessary components into a single, vehicle-specific kit for a straightforward repair experience.

For a complete look at everything ACDelco brings to the table across all brake and chassis categories, visit the full ACDelco brand page. Or explore the entire selection of brake hold down spring kits to find the right fitment for your vehicle.