BAND&LINING TRANSMISSION SET
Willys MB: SOP - September 1944 (Up Until MB 37337)
Hand brake band with lining
For external hand brake
Complete set consisting of steel brake band with riveted lining for the external hand brake construction. This band is mounted on the hand brake drum at the rear of the transfer case and operates on the external contracting principle.
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Type External contracting |
Mounting Transfer case-mounted |
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Vehicle |
Set contents Band, lining and rivets |
Features
- Steel brake band with heat-resistant lining
- Pre-riveted construction, ready to fit
- For 6" (152mm) hand brake drum
- External contracting type (band contracts around drum)
- Complete with mounting hardware
★ High-quality reproduction to original specifications for reliable operation of the mechanical hand brake system.
Application
Suitable for early Willys MB (November 1941 to September 1944, up to serial number MB 373737) and all Ford GPW models that used the external hand brake construction. These were later replaced by the internal expanding-type hand brake system.
Installation notes
The band is mounted around the 6" hand brake drum at the rear of the transfer case. Ensure the drum is clean and free from oil. The hand brake cable pulls the band together causing it to grip the drum. Adjustment is made via cable tension.
Compatibility
NOT suitable for late MB (after September 1944) and later models (CJ-2A, CJ-3A, M38) that used the internal expanding-type hand brake system. Check your vehicle: early models have the hand brake drum visible at the rear of the transfer case.
Historical context
The external hand brake construction was used in early wartime production until mid-1944, after which Willys switched to a more reliable internal expanding-type system. Ford retained the external construction throughout GPW production.
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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 |
| Willys MB | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Ford GPW (early) | 1942 |