Raybestos H403 Drum Brake Adjusting Screw Spring - Front or Rear

Brand Raybestos H403
Position Front
Product line R-Line
Fits Dodge, Plymouth, Ford, Jeep, GMC, Buick, Oldsmobile, Edsel, Lincoln, Mercury, Nash, Hudson, and Pontiac · 94 vehicles

Drum brake hardware. Helps keep the adjusting screw spring working smoothly.

R-Line. Raybestos value line for dependable brake service parts.

Cross-references Autolite 403, Carlson H403 and Dorman - HELP 80503 for the same application. See all 18.

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Raybestos R-Line H403 Drum Brake Adjusting Screw Spring

Raybestos R-Line H403 is a drum brake adjusting screw spring for manual brake hardware service on select classic Ford, Jeep, Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Lincoln, and Dodge applications. It is used in drum brake assemblies where consistent adjuster spring tension is needed for proper brake shoe adjustment and return action.

Key Features

  • Drum brake adjusting screw spring for service and restoration work
  • Raybestos R-Line part number H403
  • Fits front and rear brake positions on listed applications
  • Used on manual adjusting brake setups and select drum brake shoe widths
  • Cross-references Carlson H403 and Dorman - HELP 80503 for the same application

Application Details

Raybestos H403 is specified for a wide range of vintage vehicles, including Fits 1965-1968 Dodge Monaco, front; Fits 1966 Ford Bronco, front and rear; Fits 1961-1966 Ford F-100, front and rear; Fits 1965-1966 Jeep Wagoneer, front and rear; and Fits 1955-1960 Ford Thunderbird, front and rear. It also covers Fits 1959-1962 Buick LeSabre, front and rear, Fits 1950-1961 Oldsmobile 98, front and rear, Fits 1954-1956 Oldsmobile 88, front and rear, and Fits 1950-1954 Pontiac Catalina, front and rear.

The R-Line line from Raybestos focuses on service replacement brake hardware for older vehicles that still rely on drum brake components. For restorations and maintenance on Ford F-100, Ford Bronco, and Jeep Wagoneer drum brake systems, H403 helps keep the adjuster assembly working as intended.

Common Uses

  • Broken or weakened drum brake adjuster spring replacement
  • Brake shoe adjustment issues in manual-adjusting drum brakes
  • Uneven or inconsistent adjuster return action
  • Brake hardware service during drum brake rebuilds
  • Restoration of original-style brake assemblies on classic vehicles

Installation Notes

Verify brake shoe width, drum brake style, and front or rear position before installation. Match the spring to the existing adjuster hardware and inspect the adjuster screw, shoes, and related brake hardware for wear before reassembly. Confirm fitment against the vehicle listing for your exact year, make, model, and brake configuration.

Quality Assurance

Raybestos is a long-established brake parts brand, and the R-Line is positioned as a service replacement line for brake hardware applications. Part number H403 is built for the listed fitments and cross-references common aftermarket numbers used for the same drum brake adjusting screw spring application.

This part fits 94 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelSubmodelPositionNotes
1968DodgeMonaco—FrontCompatible with drum brake shoes that are 3 inches wide.; R-Line
1967DodgeMonaco—FrontCompatible with drum brake shoes that are 3 inches wide.; R-Line
1966DodgeMonaco—FrontCompatible with drum brake shoes that are 3 inches wide.; R-Line
1966FordBronco—FrontR-Line
1966FordBronco—RearHeavy Duty Disc Brake Caliper; R-Line
1966FordF-100—Front4WD; with 11 IN x 2 IN Brakes; R-Line
1966FordF-100—Rearw/ 11" X 1 3/4" Brakes; 4WD; R-Line
1966JeepWagoneer—FrontManual Adjusting Brakes; 11" X 2"; R-Line
1966JeepWagoneer—RearManual Adjusting Brakes; 11" X 2"; R-Line
1965DodgeMonaco—FrontCompatible with drum brake shoes that are 3 inches wide.; R-Line
1965FordF-100—Front4WD; with 11 IN x 2 IN Brakes; R-Line
1965FordF-100—Rearw/ 11" X 1 3/4" Brakes; 4WD; R-Line
1965JeepWagoneer—FrontManual Adjusting Brakes; 11" X 2"; R-Line
1965JeepWagoneer—RearManual Adjusting Brakes; 11" X 2"; R-Line
1964FordF-100—Front4WD; with 11 IN x 2 IN Brakes; R-Line
1964FordF-100—Rearw/ 11" X 1 3/4" Brakes; 4WD; R-Line
1963FordF-100—Front4WD; with 11 IN x 2 IN Brakes; R-Line
1963FordF-100—Rearw/ 11" X 1 3/4" Brakes; 4WD; R-Line
1962BuickLeSabre—FrontR-Line
1962BuickLeSabre—RearR-Line
1962FordF-100—Front4WD; with 11 IN x 2 IN Brakes; R-Line
1962FordF-100—Rearw/ 11" X 1 3/4" Brakes; 4WD; R-Line
1962Oldsmobile98—FrontManual Adjusting Brakes.; R-Line
1962Oldsmobile98—RearManual Adjusting Brakes.; R-Line
1961BuickLeSabre—FrontR-Line
1961BuickLeSabre—RearR-Line
1961FordF-100—Front4WD; with 11 IN x 2 IN Brakes; R-Line
1961FordF-100—Rearw/ 11" X 1 3/4" Brakes; 4WD; R-Line
1961Oldsmobile98—FrontR-Line
1961Oldsmobile98—RearR-Line
1960BuickLeSabre—FrontR-Line
1960BuickLeSabre—RearR-Line
1960FordF-100—FrontR-Line
1960FordF-100—RearR-Line
1960FordThunderbird—FrontR-Line
1960FordThunderbird—RearR-Line
1960Oldsmobile98—FrontR-Line
1960Oldsmobile98—RearR-Line
1959BuickLeSabre—FrontR-Line
1959BuickLeSabre—RearR-Line
1959FordF-100—Front4WD; with 11 IN x 2 IN Brakes; R-Line
1959FordF-100—Rearw/ 11" X 1 3/4" Brakes; 4WD; R-Line
1959FordThunderbird—FrontR-Line
1959FordThunderbird—RearR-Line
1959LincolnContinental—FrontManual Adjusting Brakes.; R-Line
1959LincolnContinental—RearManual Adjusting Brakes.; R-Line
1959Oldsmobile98—FrontR-Line
1959Oldsmobile98—RearR-Line
1958FordThunderbird—FrontR-Line
1958FordThunderbird—RearR-Line
1958LincolnContinental—FrontManual Adjusting Brakes.; R-Line
1958LincolnContinental—RearManual Adjusting Brakes.; R-Line
1958Oldsmobile98—FrontR-Line
1958Oldsmobile98—RearR-Line
1957FordThunderbird—FrontR-Line
1957FordThunderbird—RearR-Line
1957Oldsmobile98—FrontR-Line
1957Oldsmobile98—RearR-Line
1956FordThunderbird—FrontR-Line
1956FordThunderbird—RearR-Line
1956Oldsmobile88—FrontR-Line
1956Oldsmobile88—RearR-Line
1956Oldsmobile98—FrontR-Line
1956Oldsmobile98—RearR-Line
1955FordThunderbird—FrontR-Line
1955FordThunderbird—RearR-Line
1955Oldsmobile88—FrontR-Line
1955Oldsmobile88—RearR-Line
1955Oldsmobile98—FrontR-Line
1955Oldsmobile98—RearR-Line
1954Oldsmobile88—FrontR-Line
1954Oldsmobile88—RearR-Line
1954Oldsmobile98—FrontR-Line
1954Oldsmobile98—RearR-Line
1954PontiacCatalinaBaseFrontR-Line
1954PontiacCatalinaBaseRearR-Line
1953Oldsmobile98—FrontR-Line
1953Oldsmobile98—RearR-Line
1953PontiacCatalinaBaseFrontR-Line
1953PontiacCatalinaBaseRearR-Line
1952Oldsmobile98—FrontR-Line
1952Oldsmobile98—RearR-Line
1952PontiacCatalinaBaseFrontR-Line
1952PontiacCatalinaBaseRearR-Line
1951Oldsmobile98—FrontR-Line
1951Oldsmobile98—RearR-Line
1951PontiacCatalinaBaseFrontR-Line
1951PontiacCatalinaBaseRearR-Line
1950Oldsmobile88—FrontR-Line
1950Oldsmobile88—RearR-Line
1950Oldsmobile98—FrontR-Line
1950Oldsmobile98—RearR-Line
1950PontiacCatalinaBaseFrontR-Line
1950PontiacCatalinaBaseRearR-Line
Directly replaces or cross-references 18 part numbers
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.
Autolite — 403Carlson — H403Dorman - HELP — 805038-6057060-1432403004939879379500226520322652030294484429448445473200AS403BS403F36433HX403MK2049A