Carlson H4050-2 Drum Brake Shoe Hold Down Kit - Front or Rear
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Carlson H4050-2 Drum Brake Shoe Hold Down Kit - Front or Rear

Brand Carlson H4050-2
Position Front
Fits Ford, Chrysler, International, Dodge, Mercury, Plymouth, and Lincoln · 162 vehicles

Direct replacement. Replaces corroded brake shoe hold-downs for proper shoe installation.

Noise and drag reduction. Helps eliminate brake noise and drag for predictable braking performance.

Complete service kit. Includes everything needed to properly install the shoes.

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Carlson H4050-2 Drum Brake Shoe Hold Down Kit

Carlson H4050-2 is a direct replacement drum brake shoe hold down kit for worn, corroded, or deteriorated hardware. It is built to restore proper shoe retention, reduce brake noise and drag, and support predictable braking performance on classic Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury drum brake applications.

  • Direct replacement for drum brake shoe hold-down hardware
  • Helps secure brake shoes for consistent drum brake operation
  • Supports quieter braking by reducing shoe movement and drag
  • Fits front and rear drum brake applications listed below
  • Designed for classic vehicle brake service and restoration work

Fitment Details

  • Fits 1970-1973 Chrysler Imperial, rear
  • Fits 1963-1969 Chrysler Imperial, front
  • Fits 1969-1972 Dodge Charger, front, w/11" x 3" Brakes; 336
  • Fits 1969-1972 Dodge Monaco, front, w/Drum Brakes; 337
  • Fits 1969 Dodge Monaco, front, w/Drum Brakes; 336
  • Fits 1968-1972 Ford F-100, front, Fits Drum Brake Adjusting Screw Assembly with 11.03" x 3" Brakes for 2WD vehicles.
  • Fits 1971-1972 Ford LTD, front, Fits Drum Brake Adjusting Lever with 3" Shoes and 265/157 size.
  • Fits 1965-1970 Ford LTD, front, Drum Brake Shoe Hold Down Spring fits Drum Brake Self-Adjuster Cable Guide with 3" Shoes and 265 dimensions
  • Fits 1971-1972 Mercury Colony Park, front, 11.03" X 3"; 265/157
  • Fits 1968-1970 Mercury Colony Park, front, front Drum w/3" shoe; 11.03" X 3"; 265
  • Fits 1969-1972 Mercury Marquis, front, 11.03" X 3"; 265
  • Fits 1967-1968 Mercury Marquis, front, Fitment: 3" Shoe with a 11.03" x 3" size for drum brake adjusting spring kit installation on 265 vehicles.
  • Fits 1969-1971 Chrysler 300, front, w/2.75" Shoe; 337
  • Fits 1969 Chrysler 300, front, w/3" Shoe; 336
  • Fits 1963-1968 Chrysler 300, rear, Drum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit fits 3" shoe size on 148 vehicle models.
  • Fits 1963-1968 Chrysler 300, front, Drum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit for 3" Shoe; 185/294
  • Fits 1963-1968 Chrysler 300, front, Compatible with drum brakes featuring a 2.75" shoe size and a 254/293 configuration.
  • Fits 1969-1971 Chrysler New Yorker, front, w/2.75" Shoe; 337
  • Fits 1969 Chrysler New Yorker, front, w/3" Shoe; 336
  • Fits 1970-1971 Chrysler New Yorker, front, 337
  • Fits 1963-1968 Chrysler New Yorker, rear, Drum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit fits 3" shoe size on 148 vehicle models.
  • Fits 1963-1968 Chrysler New Yorker, front, Drum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit for 3" Shoe; 185/294
  • Fits 1963-1968 Chrysler New Yorker, front, Compatible with drum brakes featuring a 2.75" shoe size and a 254/293 configuration.
  • Fits 1970-1971 Chrysler Newport, front, 337
  • Fits 1969 Chrysler Newport, front, w/2.75" Shoe; 337
  • Fits 1969 Chrysler Newport, front, w/3" Shoe; 336
  • Fits 1963-1968 Chrysler Newport, rear, Drum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit fits 3" shoe size on 148 vehicle models.
  • Fits 1963-1968 Chrysler Newport, front, Drum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit for 3" Shoe; 185/294
  • Fits 1963-1968 Chrysler Newport, front, Compatible with drum brakes featuring a 2.75" shoe size and a 254/293 configuration.
  • Fits 1970-1971 Chrysler Town & Country, front, 337
  • Fits 1969 Chrysler Town & Country, front, w/2.75" Shoe; 337
  • Fits 1969 Chrysler Town & Country, front, w/3" Shoe; 336
  • Fits 1963-1968 Chrysler Town & Country, rear, Drum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit fits 3" shoe size on 148 vehicle models.
  • Fits 1963-1968 Chrysler Town & Country, front, Drum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit for 3" Shoe; 185/294
  • Fits 1963-1968 Chrysler Town & Country, front, Compatible with drum brakes featuring a 2.75" shoe size and a 254/293 configuration.
  • Fits 1966-1968 Dodge Charger, front, 11" x 3" Drum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit with fitment for 294/274.
  • Fits 1965-1968 Dodge Monaco, rear, Drum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit fits 3" shoe size on 148 vehicle models.
  • Fits 1965-1968 Dodge Monaco, front, Compatible with drum brakes featuring a 2.75" shoe size and a 254/293 configuration.
  • Fits 1965-1968 Dodge Monaco, front, Drum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit for 3" Shoe; 185/294
  • Fits 1965-1969 Lincoln Continental, rear, 11.09" x 3"; 184

What It Helps Correct

  • Brake shoe movement caused by worn hold-down hardware
  • Brake noise related to loose or deteriorated drum brake components
  • Brake drag from improper shoe retention
  • Uneven or inconsistent drum brake engagement
  • Service issues on aging Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury drum brake systems

Installation Notes

Verify drum brake shoe size, brake configuration, and position before installation. This part number, H4050-2, is listed for front and rear applications depending on vehicle and brake setup, including Chrysler Imperial, Dodge Charger, Ford F-100, and Mercury Marquis fitments. For best results, inspect related drum brake hardware for corrosion or wear during service and replace any damaged components as needed.

Quality Assurance

Carlson supplies direct replacement brake service hardware for classic drum brake applications. Part number H4050-2 is engineered to match the listed fitments and restore proper shoe hold-down function on the vehicles shown above.

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This part fits 162 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelBody TypePositionNotes
1973ChryslerImperial—Rear336
1972ChryslerImperial—Rear336
1972DodgeCharger—Frontw/11" x 3" Brakes; 336
1972DodgeMonaco—Frontw/Drum Brakes; 337
1972FordF-100—FrontFits Drum Brake Adjusting Screw Assembly with 11.03" x 3" Brakes for 2WD vehicles.
1972FordLTD—FrontFits Drum Brake Adjusting Lever with 3" Shoes and 265/157 size.
1972MercuryColony Park—Front11.03" X 3"; 265/157
1972MercuryMarquisWagonFront11.03" X 3"; 265
1972MercuryMarquisSedanFront11.03" X 3"; 265
1972MercuryMarquisHardtopFront11.03" X 3"; 265
1972MercuryMarquisConvertibleFront11.03" X 3"; 265
1971Chrysler300—Frontw/2.75" Shoe; 337
1971ChryslerImperial—Rear336
1971ChryslerNew Yorker—Front337
1971ChryslerNewport—Front337
1971ChryslerTown & Country—Front337
1971DodgeCharger—Frontw/11" x 3" Brakes; 336
1971DodgeMonaco—Frontw/Drum Brakes; 337
1971FordF-100—FrontFits Drum Brake Adjusting Screw Assembly with 11.03" x 3" Brakes for 2WD vehicles.
1971FordLTD—FrontFits Drum Brake Adjusting Lever with 3" Shoes and 265/157 size.
1971MercuryColony Park—Front11.03" X 3"; 265/157
1971MercuryMarquisWagonFront11.03" X 3"; 265
1971MercuryMarquisSedanFront11.03" X 3"; 265
1971MercuryMarquisHardtopFront11.03" X 3"; 265
1971MercuryMarquisConvertibleFront11.03" X 3"; 265
1970Chrysler300—Frontw/2.75" Shoe; 337
1970ChryslerImperial—Rear336
1970ChryslerNew Yorker—Front337
1970ChryslerNewport—Front337
1970ChryslerTown & Country—Front337
1970DodgeCharger—Frontw/11" x 3" Brakes; 336
1970DodgeMonaco—Frontw/Drum Brakes; 337
1970FordF-100—FrontFits Drum Brake Adjusting Screw Assembly with 11.03" x 3" Brakes for 2WD vehicles.
1970FordLTD—FrontDrum Brake Shoe Hold Down Spring fits Drum Brake Self-Adjuster Cable Guide with 3" Shoes and 265 dimensions
1970MercuryColony Park—Frontfront Drum w/3" shoe; 11.03" X 3"; 265
1970MercuryMarquis—Front11.03" X 3"; 265
1969Chrysler300—Frontw/2.75" Shoe; 337
1969Chrysler300—Frontw/3" Shoe; 336
1969ChryslerImperial—RearDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit for compatibility with various drum brake systems.
1969ChryslerNew Yorker—Frontw/3" Shoe; 336
1969ChryslerNew Yorker—Frontw/2.75" Shoe; 337
1969ChryslerNewport—Frontw/3" Shoe; 336
1969ChryslerNewport—Frontw/2.75" Shoe; 337
1969ChryslerTown & Country—Frontw/2.75" Shoe; 337
1969ChryslerTown & Country—Frontw/3" Shoe; 336
1969DodgeCharger—Frontw/11" x 3" Brakes; 336
1969DodgeMonaco—Frontw/Drum Brakes; 336
1969FordF-100—FrontFits Drum Brake Adjusting Screw Assembly with 11.03" x 3" Brakes for 2WD vehicles.
1969FordLTD—FrontDrum Brake Shoe Hold Down Spring fits Drum Brake Self-Adjuster Cable Guide with 3" Shoes and 265 dimensions
1969LincolnContinental—Rear11.09" x 3"; 184
1969MercuryColony Park—Frontfront Drum w/3" shoe; 11.03" X 3"; 265
1969MercuryMarquis—Front11.03" X 3"; 265
1968Chrysler300—RearDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit fits 3" shoe size on 148 vehicle models.
1968Chrysler300—FrontDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit for 3" Shoe; 185/294
1968Chrysler300—FrontCompatible with drum brakes featuring a 2.75" shoe size and a 254/293 configuration.
1968ChryslerImperial—RearDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit for compatibility with various drum brake systems.
1968ChryslerNew Yorker—RearDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit fits 3" shoe size on 148 vehicle models.
1968ChryslerNew Yorker—FrontDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit for 3" Shoe; 185/294
1968ChryslerNew Yorker—FrontCompatible with drum brakes featuring a 2.75" shoe size and a 254/293 configuration.
1968ChryslerNewport—RearDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit fits 3" shoe size on 148 vehicle models.
1968ChryslerNewport—FrontDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit for 3" Shoe; 185/294
1968ChryslerNewport—FrontCompatible with drum brakes featuring a 2.75" shoe size and a 254/293 configuration.
1968ChryslerTown & Country—RearDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit fits 3" shoe size on 148 vehicle models.
1968ChryslerTown & Country—FrontDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit for 3" Shoe; 185/294
1968ChryslerTown & Country—FrontCompatible with drum brakes featuring a 2.75" shoe size and a 254/293 configuration.
1968DodgeCharger—Front11" x 3" Drum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit with fitment for 294/274.
1968DodgeMonaco—RearDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit fits 3" shoe size on 148 vehicle models.
1968DodgeMonaco—FrontCompatible with drum brakes featuring a 2.75" shoe size and a 254/293 configuration.
1968DodgeMonaco—FrontDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit for 3" Shoe; 185/294
1968FordF-100—FrontFits Drum Brake Adjusting Screw Assembly with 11.03" x 3" Brakes for 2WD vehicles.
1968FordLTD—FrontDrum Brake Shoe Hold Down Spring fits Drum Brake Self-Adjuster Cable Guide with 3" Shoes and 265 dimensions
1968LincolnContinental—Rear11.09" x 3"; 184
1968MercuryColony Park—Frontfront Drum w/3" shoe; 11.03" X 3"; 265
1968MercuryMarquis—FrontFitment: 3" Shoe with a 11.03" x 3" size for drum brake adjusting spring kit installation on 265 vehicles.
1967Chrysler300—RearDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit fits 3" shoe size on 148 vehicle models.
1967Chrysler300—FrontDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit for 3" Shoe; 185/294
1967Chrysler300—FrontCompatible with drum brakes featuring a 2.75" shoe size and a 254/293 configuration.
1967ChryslerImperial—RearDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit for compatibility with various drum brake systems.
1967ChryslerImperial—FrontDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit for compatibility with various drum brake systems.
1967ChryslerNew Yorker—RearDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit fits 3" shoe size on 148 vehicle models.
1967ChryslerNew Yorker—FrontDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit for 3" Shoe; 185/294
1967ChryslerNew Yorker—FrontCompatible with drum brakes featuring a 2.75" shoe size and a 254/293 configuration.
1967ChryslerNewport—RearDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit fits 3" shoe size on 148 vehicle models.
1967ChryslerNewport—FrontDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit for 3" Shoe; 185/294
1967ChryslerNewport—FrontCompatible with drum brakes featuring a 2.75" shoe size and a 254/293 configuration.
1967ChryslerTown & Country—RearDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit fits 3" shoe size on 148 vehicle models.
1967ChryslerTown & Country—FrontDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit for 3" Shoe; 185/294
1967ChryslerTown & Country—FrontCompatible with drum brakes featuring a 2.75" shoe size and a 254/293 configuration.
1967DodgeCharger—Front11" x 3" Drum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit with fitment for 294/274.
1967DodgeMonaco—RearDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit fits 3" shoe size on 148 vehicle models.
1967DodgeMonaco—FrontDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit for 3" Shoe; 185/294
1967DodgeMonaco—FrontCompatible with drum brakes featuring a 2.75" shoe size and a 254/293 configuration.
1967FordLTD—FrontDrum Brake Shoe Hold Down Spring fits Drum Brake Self-Adjuster Cable Guide with 3" Shoes and 265 dimensions
1967LincolnContinental—Rear11.09" x 3"; 184
1967MercuryMarquis—FrontFitment: 3" Shoe with a 11.03" x 3" size for drum brake adjusting spring kit installation on 265 vehicles.
1966Chrysler300—RearDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit fits 3" shoe size on 148 vehicle models.
1966Chrysler300—FrontDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit for 3" Shoe; 185/294
1966Chrysler300—FrontCompatible with drum brakes featuring a 2.75" shoe size and a 254/293 configuration.
1966ChryslerImperial—RearDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit for compatibility with various drum brake systems.
1966ChryslerImperial—FrontDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit for compatibility with various drum brake systems.
1966ChryslerNew Yorker—RearDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit fits 3" shoe size on 148 vehicle models.
1966ChryslerNew Yorker—FrontDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit for 3" Shoe; 185/294
1966ChryslerNew Yorker—FrontCompatible with drum brakes featuring a 2.75" shoe size and a 254/293 configuration.
1966ChryslerNewport—RearDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit fits 3" shoe size on 148 vehicle models.
1966ChryslerNewport—FrontDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit for 3" Shoe; 185/294
1966ChryslerNewport—FrontCompatible with drum brakes featuring a 2.75" shoe size and a 254/293 configuration.
1966ChryslerTown & Country—RearDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit fits 3" shoe size on 148 vehicle models.
1966ChryslerTown & Country—FrontDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit for 3" Shoe; 185/294
1966ChryslerTown & Country—FrontCompatible with drum brakes featuring a 2.75" shoe size and a 254/293 configuration.
1966DodgeCharger—Front11" x 3" Drum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit with fitment for 294/274.
1966DodgeMonaco—RearDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit fits 3" shoe size on 148 vehicle models.
1966DodgeMonaco—FrontCompatible with drum brakes featuring a 2.75" shoe size and a 254/293 configuration.
1966DodgeMonaco—FrontDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit for 3" Shoe; 185/294
1966FordLTD—FrontDrum Brake Shoe Hold Down Spring fits Drum Brake Self-Adjuster Cable Guide with 3" Shoes and 265 dimensions
1966LincolnContinental—Rear11.09" x 3"; 184
1965Chrysler300—RearDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit fits 3" shoe size on 148 vehicle models.
1965Chrysler300—FrontCompatible with drum brakes featuring a 2.75" shoe size and a 254/293 configuration.
1965Chrysler300—FrontDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit for 3" Shoe; 185/294
1965ChryslerImperial—RearDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit for compatibility with various drum brake systems.
1965ChryslerImperial—FrontDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit for compatibility with various drum brake systems.
1965ChryslerNew Yorker—RearDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit fits 3" shoe size on 148 vehicle models.
1965ChryslerNew Yorker—FrontDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit for 3" Shoe; 185/294
1965ChryslerNew Yorker—FrontCompatible with drum brakes featuring a 2.75" shoe size and a 254/293 configuration.
1965ChryslerNewport—RearDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit fits 3" shoe size on 148 vehicle models.
1965ChryslerNewport—FrontDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit for 3" Shoe; 185/294
1965ChryslerNewport—FrontCompatible with drum brakes featuring a 2.75" shoe size and a 254/293 configuration.
1965ChryslerTown & Country—RearDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit fits 3" shoe size on 148 vehicle models.
1965ChryslerTown & Country—FrontDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit for 3" Shoe; 185/294
1965ChryslerTown & Country—FrontCompatible with drum brakes featuring a 2.75" shoe size and a 254/293 configuration.
1965DodgeMonaco—RearDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit fits 3" shoe size on 148 vehicle models.
1965DodgeMonaco—FrontDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit for 3" Shoe; 185/294
1965DodgeMonaco—FrontCompatible with drum brakes featuring a 2.75" shoe size and a 254/293 configuration.
1965FordLTD—FrontDrum Brake Shoe Hold Down Spring fits Drum Brake Self-Adjuster Cable Guide with 3" Shoes and 265 dimensions
1965LincolnContinental—Rear11.09" x 3"; 184
1964Chrysler300—RearDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit fits 3" shoe size on 148 vehicle models.
1964Chrysler300—FrontCompatible with drum brakes featuring a 2.75" shoe size and a 254/293 configuration.
1964Chrysler300—FrontDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit for 3" Shoe; 185/294
1964ChryslerImperial—RearDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit for compatibility with various drum brake systems.
1964ChryslerImperial—FrontDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit for compatibility with various drum brake systems.
1964ChryslerNew Yorker—RearDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit fits 3" shoe size on 148 vehicle models.
1964ChryslerNew Yorker—FrontDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit for 3" Shoe; 185/294
1964ChryslerNew Yorker—FrontCompatible with drum brakes featuring a 2.75" shoe size and a 254/293 configuration.
1964ChryslerNewport—RearDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit fits 3" shoe size on 148 vehicle models.
1964ChryslerNewport—FrontDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit for 3" Shoe; 185/294
1964ChryslerNewport—FrontCompatible with drum brakes featuring a 2.75" shoe size and a 254/293 configuration.
1964ChryslerTown & Country—RearDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit fits 3" shoe size on 148 vehicle models.
1964ChryslerTown & Country—FrontDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit for 3" Shoe; 185/294
1964ChryslerTown & Country—FrontCompatible with drum brakes featuring a 2.75" shoe size and a 254/293 configuration.
1963Chrysler300—RearDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit fits 3" shoe size on 148 vehicle models.
1963Chrysler300—FrontCompatible with drum brakes featuring a 2.75" shoe size and a 254/293 configuration.
1963Chrysler300—FrontDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit for 3" Shoe; 185/294
1963ChryslerImperial—RearDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit for compatibility with various drum brake systems.
1963ChryslerImperial—FrontDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit for compatibility with various drum brake systems.
1963ChryslerNew Yorker—RearDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit fits 3" shoe size on 148 vehicle models.
1963ChryslerNew Yorker—FrontDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit for 3" Shoe; 185/294
1963ChryslerNew Yorker—FrontCompatible with drum brakes featuring a 2.75" shoe size and a 254/293 configuration.
1963ChryslerNewport—RearDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit fits 3" shoe size on 148 vehicle models.
1963ChryslerNewport—FrontDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit for 3" Shoe; 185/294
1963ChryslerNewport—FrontCompatible with drum brakes featuring a 2.75" shoe size and a 254/293 configuration.
1963ChryslerTown & Country—RearDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit fits 3" shoe size on 148 vehicle models.
1963ChryslerTown & Country—FrontDrum Brake Adjusting Spring Kit for 3" Shoe; 185/294
1963ChryslerTown & Country—FrontCompatible with drum brakes featuring a 2.75" shoe size and a 254/293 configuration.