1T TRAILER BRAKE LEVER KIT
Brake lever kit for 1/4 ton trailer
Overhaul kit for handbrake system
Overhaul kit for the handbrake of 1/4 ton military trailers. This kit contains the necessary components for restoring the mechanical handbrake system as originally fitted to WWII quarter-ton trailers with cable-operated parking brake.
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Application 1/4 ton trailer |
Brake type Mechanical handbrake |
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Operation Cable-operated |
Contents Handbrake lever overhaul components |
Features
- Complete overhaul kit for handbrake system
- For mechanical cable-operated parking brake
- Suitable for 1/4 ton military trailer
- Parts for complete lever mechanism overhaul
- Original type construction
★ This kit restores the original mechanical handbrake system of your quarter-ton trailer to optimal condition.
Application
Developed for 1/4 ton military trailers with mechanical handbrake system. These trailers were deployed during WWII behind jeeps and other light vehicles, and were fitted with a cable-operated parking brake that locked the wheels when the trailer was parked.
Installation notes
Installation requires dismantling of the existing handbrake system. The rod must be inserted through the brake pawl after installation, then secured by heat and peening. Check the operation of the complete brake system after fitting and adjust if necessary.
Compatibility
Specific for 1/4 ton trailers with mechanical handbrake system. Note: later M100 and M416 trailers used a handle-lever with integrated cam lock — this is a different system. Civilian T3-C trailers often had no parking brake.
Historical context
The Willys MBT and Bantam T-3 quarter-ton trailers formed an indispensable part of jeep logistics during WWII. With a load capacity of 500 lbs off-road, they were even amphibious and could be towed through water behind Ford GPA amphibious jeeps and Studebaker Weasels.
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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.
📐 Diagrams & technical drawings
From the original Technical Manual TM 10-1281 — Parts List & Maintenance Manual — only for the 1/4-ton 2-wheel trailer (Bantam T3 / Willys MB-T)
