hand brake assembly

eagle64 · Post by **eagle64** » Wed Jun 03, 2015 1:58 pm

well I'm having issue's with assembly of the hand brake pads and various parts.
there are two springs one with j hooks on both ends, the other has a j hook on one end and kind of a l hook on the other, I'm not sure which goes to what end. also there is a cable link clip where does that go?
do you just run the adjusters up to the brake pads? I found one photo that is telling me I have the pads in correct but there really isn't much on these other parts.
thanks in advance for any help or point me in the right direction

4x4M38 · Post by **4x4M38** » Wed Jun 03, 2015 7:37 pm

Hi Steve,
Do you have the downloaded manuals? There are several
photos and parts lists in there.

I believe the double end spring goes on the brake pads just like
the wheels, and the other spring with different ends goes on the
cable and attaches to the frame to provide tension. If I understand
your question the cable clip bolts on to the transfer case and holds
the end of the cable housing.

Brian

eagle64 · Post by **eagle64** » Wed Jun 03, 2015 8:02 pm

I checked out the manuals and didn't really find what I was looking for. Most likely not looking in the right place with my luck.
I have 3 springs, one larger one that I know is for putting tension on it I believe for a return. but the other 2 I'm not sure of, and what holds the pads in place?
I'm missing the boat on this one.

eagle64 · Post by **eagle64** » Wed Jun 03, 2015 8:34 pm

here is what I'm looking at.

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I was missing the tension screws (which are now in place item 2)
Is part 1 suppose to be connected to the brake pad?

here is the other side

the unit did not have one on it when I got it so I have nothing to reference as how it goes back together. Doesn't something have to hold the brake pads in place?

which holes are used for the springs?
I'm lost in brake land............

Post by **wesk** » Wed Jun 03, 2015 9:11 pm

Open the larger file copy of this last photo to see better.
http://willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules/gall ... /001_G.jpg

Here's one more

eagle64 · Post by **eagle64** » Wed Jun 03, 2015 9:36 pm

Thanks wes 2 of the photos I have seen before and left me wondering. but the other 2 did the trick, the straight on view is just what I needed.

big thank you for this info.

The manuals are a big help and I have learned a lot from them, but sometimes they leave a little lacking when it comes to finding what your looking for.......and it doesn't help when I don't know what I'm look for either!!!!!

Post by **wesk** » Wed Jun 03, 2015 10:39 pm

Steve,

The next to last photo is from the early CJ manual SM-1002. It is a good manual to have on your shelf for the M38 since it has a lot of info not found in the TM's.

The last photo is from the Willys jeep parts website. Midwest Jeep/Willys http://midwestjeepwillys.com/parts-illustrations.html

I took the liberty of clocking the smaller inset drawing 90 deg left.

When you google "Early jeep CJ parking brake" you get one entry that offers many photos.

This MB - GPW illustration seems to have the best detail.

4x4M38 · Post by **4x4M38** » Thu Jun 04, 2015 5:11 am

Thank you for the images and links Wes.

I found the CJ2a pages with two of the diagrams but the last
one is a gem !

Brian

eagle64 · Post by **eagle64** » Thu Jun 04, 2015 12:27 pm

they all help to under stand how the brake works, but the last one is a bingo!!!! it worked like a charm, all installed and shaft re installed.

Many thanks again

hand brake assembly

hand brake assembly

I checked them out

a fighting chance

bingo