CABLE&TUBE HAND BRAKE WILLYS FIRST MODEL
WOA1242
Cable & Conduit Hand Brake Willys Early Type
For external band hand brake
Complete one-piece cable with conduit for the hand brake, specifically designed for the early Willys MB with external contracting brake. This first version was used on early production MB jeeps and is characterised by the fixed clevis attachment to the hand brake lever.
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Hand brake type External band (early type) |
Attachment Fixed clevis to lever |
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System Band around drum (contracting) |
Design Cable with conduit + tube |
Features
- For external band hand brake (early type)
- Complete with cable, conduit and tube
- Fixed clevis attachment to hand brake lever
- Robust construction for durable force transmission
- Suitable for restoration to original specifications
★ Reproduction of the early-type hand brake cable as originally fitted to early production Willys MB jeeps with external band hand brake. Essential component for a correct restoration.
Application
Specifically for early Willys MB with external contracting brake. This type of hand brake was used on the first production series of the Willys MB and was later replaced by the internal expanding type. The Ford GPW used the external band system throughout its entire production.
Installation notes
Note: the external band hand brake requires correct adjustment of both the anchor bolt (for even clearance between band and drum) and cable length. Adjust the anchor bolt first before adjusting the cable. The clevis is attached to the hand brake lever with pin and split pin.
Compatibility
NOT compatible with late-type internal expanding hand brake — this requires a different cable with different connection. Note: early and late hand brake systems are not interchangeable without modification of the transfer case rear cover and associated components.
Historical context
The external band hand brake was the first version on the Willys MB and works by tightening a steel band around a drum on the transfer case. Later in the war, Willys switched to an internal expanding system, whilst Ford largely remained with the external type.
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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.
This part fits:
| Model | Years |
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| Military jeeps | |
| Willys MB (early) | 1941, 1942 |
| Ford GPW (early) | 1942 |