Corvette Park Brake Shoe Anchor Bolt.: 1965-1982

Restore the reliability of your Corvette’s parking brake with the Corvette Park Brake Shoe Anchor Bolt (19651982). This essential rear brake hardware secures the parking brake shoe to the backing plate, guaranteeing correct alignment, consistent engagement, and a solid hold when you park on grades. As these anchor bolts age, they can corrode, stretch, or seize, leading to creeping shoe movement or weak parking brake response. This replacement bolt is manufactured to the exact dimensions and thread pitch of the original, providing a precise, bolton solution for your classic Corvette.

Key Fit and Benefits

• Exact match for 1965–1982 Corvette rear parking brake assemblies, ensuring proper alignment with the shoe, anchor point, and backing plate.
• Durable steel construction designed to withstand the load and heat generated by repeated parking brake use without loosening.
• Precise shoulder and head design to seat correctly in the backing plate, promoting smooth, reliable shoe operation.
• Ideal for restoration projects and maintenance when OEM hardware has worn, corroded, or lost its proper fit.
• Contributes to a predictable parking brake feel, delivering a firm hold on inclines and dependable release when you need it.

Ideal For

Enthusiasts restoring C2era Corvettes (1965–1967) and early C3 models (1968–1982), as well as technicians maintaining classic rear drum brake systems. If you’re rebuilding or refurbishing the parking brake, this anchor bolt provides a trustworthy, factoryaligned component that helps you achieve authentic performance and fit.

Installation and Care

• Remove the rear wheel and brake drum to access the parking brake assembly. Inspect the backing plate, shoe, and associated hardware for wear or damage.
• Align the anchor bolt with the mounting hole on the backing plate and thread it in by hand to avoid crossthreading. Use the correct bolt length and thread pitch as per the vehicle’s service manual.
• Tighten to the manufacturer’s specified torque for rear parking brake hardware, ensuring the shoe remains properly aligned and free to move with the drum. Do not overtighten, which can bind the shoe.
• Reassemble the drum and wheel, then test the parking brake for firm engagement and smooth release on a safe surface.

With this Corvettespecific park brake shoe anchor bolt, you gain a precise, durable replacement that supports accurate shoe positioning, reliable engagement, and longterm performance in your 1965–1982 Corvette. Perfect for restoration projects, routine maintenance, and any build where authentic, periodcorrect hardware matters.