Carlson H1353-2 Parking Brake Strut Spring - Rear

Parking Brake Strut Spring for Rear Drum Brake Service

Carlson H1353-2 is a rear parking brake strut spring designed for drum brake hardware service on select Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick, Oldsmobile, and Cadillac applications. It supports parking brake operation by helping the brake system components work together as intended.

Key Features

• Rear parking brake strut spring for drum brake hardware replacement
• Designed for select 1985-2005 GM vehicles with rear drum brake systems
• Fits applications including Chevrolet Cavalier, Pontiac Sunfire, and Pontiac 6000
• Also listed for Buick Century, Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, and Chevrolet Celebrity
• Part number H1353-2 for direct catalog lookup

Detailed Description

Use Carlson H1353-2 when servicing rear parking brake hardware on vehicles such as the 2003-2005 Chevrolet Cavalier, 2003-2005 Pontiac Sunfire, and other listed GM models with rear drum brake setups. This parking brake strut spring is part of the hardware that helps the parking brake hold the vehicle in place when parked. It is cataloged for multiple rear drum brake configurations, including 225 x 45mm, 230 x 42.4mm, 200 x 45mm, 719, 552, and 636 applications where noted.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Weak or missing parking brake return action
• Noise from worn rear brake hardware
• Uneven parking brake engagement on drum brake systems
• Service needs during rear brake shoe or hardware replacement
• Fitment-specific replacement for aging GM rear brake assemblies

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify rear drum brake dimensions and application notes before installation.
• Inspect related parking brake hardware, shoes, and adjuster components during service.
• Confirm the vehicle listing matches the exact year, make, model, and brake configuration.
• For best results, replace worn hardware as part of a complete rear brake inspection.

Quality Assurance

Carlson brake hardware is cataloged for application-specific service on listed GM rear drum brake systems. H1353-2 is identified for direct fitment lookup across the vehicles shown below.

• Fits 2003-2005 Chevrolet Cavalier, rear
• Fits 2003-2005 Pontiac Sunfire, rear
• Fits 1998-2002 Pontiac Sunfire, rear
• Fits 1996-1997 Pontiac Sunfire, rear
• Fits 1990-1992 Buick Century, rear
• Fits 1985-1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, rear
• Fits 1990-1991 Chevrolet Lumina APV, rear
• Fits 1990-1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette, rear
• Fits 1985-1991 Pontiac 6000, rear
• Fits 1990-1991 Pontiac Trans Sport, rear
• Fits 1985-1990 Chevrolet Celebrity, rear
• Fits 1985-1986 Cadillac DeVille, rear
• Fits 1985-1986 Cadillac Fleetwood, rear
• Fits 1986 Oldsmobile 98, rear
• Fits 1985 Oldsmobile 98, rear