Lever Assy Handbrake
Lever Assy Hand Brake
Complete with mounting bracket
Complete hand brake lever with mounting bracket for military jeeps with transfer case mounted handbrake system. This lever operated the brake band on the gearbox via cable, the standard system on WWII and early post-war jeeps. Suitable for various models according to specification.
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Type Transfer case hand brake |
Version Complete with bracket |
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Application See compatibility |
Function Mechanical cable operation |
Features
- Complete hand brake lever with mounting bracket
- Suitable for transfer case mounted handbrake system
- Mechanical cable operation to brake band
- Solid steel construction
- Direct replacement for original version
★ Accurate reproduction of the original design, suitable for authentic restoration of military jeeps with transfer case hand brake.
Application
Suitable for jeeps with transfer case mounted handbrake system as applied on early military and civilian models with cable-operated brake band on the gearbox.
Installation notes
Fix the lever to the front mounting points in the body. Check the cable routing and adjust the brake band correctly for optimal operation. Ensure correct spring placement in the ratchet mechanism.
Compatibility
Suitable for models as mentioned in the category name: Ford GPW variants, Hotchkiss M201, CJ-2A, CJ-3A, M38 and CJ-3B. Not suitable for later models with different handbrake system. Check whether your vehicle has a transfer case mounted hand brake.
Historical context
The transfer case mounted handbrake system was standard on WWII military jeeps and early civilian models. The hand brake lever operated an external contracting brake band on the rear of the gearbox via cable, a robust and simple system for military applications.
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This part is intended for the restoration of historic military vehicles. Fitting, aligning, deburring or reworking is part of that work and is inherent to the nature of these goods. Dimensional variation also exists between original vehicles.
Installation requires technical knowledge of the vehicle. Unsure whether this part suits your version? Ask us before purchase at info@willys.be.
ALL_CATEGORIES : HAND BRAKE CJ2A, HAND BRAKE CJ3A, HAND BRAKE M38, HAND BRAKE CJ3B
This part fits:
| Model | Years |
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| Military jeeps | |
| Willys MB (early) | 1941, 1942 |
| Hotchkiss M201 | 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966 |
| Willys M38A1 | 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971 |
📐 Diagrams & technical drawings
From the original Technical Manual CJ2A_PL_1949 — Parts List — only for Willys CJ-2A / CJ-3A (1949)
