BRACKET HAND BRAKE RATCHET TUBE ASS
Hand Brake Ratchet Tube Bracket Assembly
For cane-type hand brake lever
Complete ratchet tube bracket assembly for the hand brake lever, as used on virtually all Willys jeeps from 1945 onwards. The assembly consists of a bracket with welded tube and integrated ratchet spring that locks the hand brake lever in the desired position.
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Material Steel, welded |
Type Ratchet tube assembly |
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Fitting Depending on model: dashboard support or hand brake bracket left |
Contents Bracket with welded tube and ratchet spring |
Features
- Bracket with welded ratchet tube
- Integrated ratchet spring for locking
- For use with cane-type hand brake lever
- Essential component of hand brake system
- Suitable for CJ and M-series vehicles
★ This assembly is essential for the correct operation of the transfer case-mounted hand brake as found on most military and early civilian Willys jeeps. The ratchet spring holds the hand brake lever in the desired position.
Application
Application on various Willys jeep models from 1945-1953 and CJ3B until 1961 with cane-type hand brake lever. On CJ models, the bracket is mounted to the support beam under the dashboard; on other models to the hand brake bracket on the left side of the vehicle.
Installation notes
The mounting position differs per model: CJ models have the bracket fitted to the support under the dashboard, whilst on other models it is mounted to the hand brake bracket on the left in the vehicle. The ratchet tube must be correctly aligned with the hand brake lever for smooth operation of the ratchet mechanism.
Compatibility
Specifically for vehicles with transfer case-mounted hand brake and cane-type operating lever. Not compatible with the later vertical pull-handle as used on some M38A1 variants or with early T-handle designs. Check your existing hand brake configuration before ordering.
Historical context
The cane-type hand brake lever with ratchet mechanism became standard on Willys jeeps from 1945 and remained in production until the early 1960s. This design replaced the earlier T-handle configuration of early wartime jeeps.
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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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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 | 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966 |