BRACKET HAND BRAKE RATCHET TUBE
WO639010
Hand Brake Ratchet Bracket with Tube
For hand brake with cane handle
Ratchet bracket for hand brake with integrated tube and spring. This component ensures the hand brake lever remains firmly locked in the desired position. The bracket mounts to the frame rail under the dashboard or to the hand brake support on the left side of the vehicle, depending on the model.
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Material Pressed steel |
Design With welded tube and ratchet spring |
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Application Hand brake ratchet mechanism |
Mounting Bracket mounting to chassis |
Features
- Bracket with welded tube for hand brake cable guide
- Ratchet spring for hand brake lever locking
- Used with cane-type hand brake lever
- Robust construction for durable operation
- Essential hand brake system component
★ Reproduction of the original ratchet mechanism that holds the hand brake in position — manufactured to original specifications for reliable operation.
Application
Fits Willys MB (1941-1945), Ford GPW (1941-1945), Hotchkiss M201, CJ-2A (1946-1949), CJ-3A (1949-1953), CJ-3B (1953-1961), M38 (1950-1952), Willys Truck (1946-1953), Willys Station Wagon (1946-1953) and Jeepster (1948-1951). On military MB/GPW and M201, the bracket mounts under the dashboard on the frame rail. On CJ models, Trucks and Station Wagons, it attaches to the hand brake support on the left side of the vehicle.
Installation notes
The bracket has two mounting holes for attachment to the chassis or hand brake support. The tube serves as a guide for the hand brake cable. The ratchet spring slides over the hand brake lever and clicks into the teeth of the lever to hold it in position. Securely mount the bracket before installing the hand brake cable.
Compatibility
Please note: this is the bracket for the hand brake system with cane-type handle (cane handle). Different versions of hand brake brackets exist depending on model and year. Check that your vehicle is equipped with this type of hand brake before ordering. The mounting location differs between military models (under dashboard) and civilian models (left side of vehicle).
Historical context
The mechanical hand brake system with ratchet bracket was standard on all WWII jeeps and was also applied to post-war civilian Jeep models until the early 1960s. The ratchet spring ensured the hand brake remained safely locked, even on slopes — a crucial safety feature for military off-road use.
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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.
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ALL_CATEGORIES : HAND BRAKE WILLYS, HAND BRAKE FORD/M201, BRAKE CABLES CJ2A, BRAKE CABLES CJ3A, BRAKE CABLES M38, BRAKE CABLES CJ3B
This part fits:
| Model | Years |
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| Military jeeps | |
| Willys MB (early) | 1941, 1942 |
| Willys MB | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Ford GPW (early) | 1942 |
| Ford GPW | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Hotchkiss M201 (early) | 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959 |
| Hotchkiss M201 | 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966 |
| Willys M38 | 1950, 1951, 1952 |
| CJ series | |
| Jeep CJ-2A | 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949 |
| Jeep CJ-3A | 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953 |
| Jeep CJ-3B | 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968 |
📐 Diagrams & technical drawings
From the original Technical Manual CJ2A_PL_1949 — Parts List — only for Willys CJ-2A / CJ-3A (1949)
