HAND BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTMENT SET
1x Left thread
1x Right thread
Handbrake Shoe Adjuster Set
Star adjusters for transfer case handbrake
Complete adjuster set for handbrake shoes on transfer case-mounted handbrakes. These star adjusters ensure precise adjustment of the handbrake shoes and replace worn or seized original adjusters.
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Type Star adjuster set |
Application Transfer case handbrake |
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Set contents 2 pieces (LH + RH thread) |
Vehicle CJ-2A, CJ-3A, CJ-3B, M38, M201 |
Features
- Left and right hand thread (LH and RH)
- For transfer case-mounted handbrakes
- Replaces part numbers A10331 and A10332
- Easily adjustable via star mechanism
- Compatible with D18 transfer case
★ Essential component for correct operation of the handbrake on vehicles with transfer case-mounted handbrake unit.
Application
Fits CJ-2A (1946-1949), CJ-3A (1949-1953), CJ-3B (1953-1964), M38 (1950-1952) and Hotchkiss M201 vehicles with transfer case-mounted handbrake (D18 transfer case). Also suitable for later CJ-5 models with the same handbrake system.
Installation notes
The set contains one left-hand thread (A10331) and one right-hand thread (A10332) adjuster screw — both are required per vehicle. The star adjusters are fitted to the handbrake bracket attached to the rear of the transfer case. Ensure the shoes can move freely before adjustment.
Compatibility
ONLY for vehicles with transfer case-mounted handbrake (external drum on rear of transfer case). NOT suitable for vehicles with internal handbrake or later models with disc brakes. Check that your vehicle has a D18 transfer case with external handbrake unit.
Historical context
The transfer case-mounted handbrake was standard on military and early civilian jeeps from 1943 until the mid-1960s. This system operated independently of the wheel brakes and provided reliable parking brake functionality.
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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 CJ2A, HAND BRAKE CJ3A, HAND BRAKE M38, HAND BRAKE CJ3B
This part fits:
| Model | Years |
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| Military jeeps | |
| Ford GPW | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Hotchkiss M201 | 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966 |
| Willys M38 | 1950, 1951, 1952 |
| Willys M38A1 | 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971 |
| CJ series | |
| Jeep CJ-2A | 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949 |
| Jeep CJ-3A | 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953 |
📐 Diagrams & technical drawings
From the original Technical Manual CJ2A_PL_1949 — Parts List — only for Willys CJ-2A / CJ-3A (1949)








