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No resitance when I pull the handbrake back. Seems either the pawl is worn or the the ratchet teeth are stripped but I havent pulled the unit as yet to take a look. Many years ago I ordered a pawl from a supplier but it wasnt shaped correctly and the hole was off center but it worked for awhile. Has anyone ordered these parts from one of the big three suppliers and what was the quality of the parts? At over $40 US I dont want to buy overseas knockoffs that dont stand up to wear. Is it too farfetched to have the old ratchet built up by welding and then file in the teeth? Karl
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TR2/3/3A TR3 Handbrake Park Pawl and Ratchet?
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I added weld to my original pawl and then ground it to the original shape.
If you know this already forgive me...
I was having problems getting the brake to work. Had a guy locally tell me I was using the brake incorrectly. I was perplexed... He said the brake isn't like the modern brakes. Just pull it will lock. You actually have to pull back and then push the pin on top for it to lock. The pull back again to get it toe release.
Hope this helps
If you know this already forgive me...
I was having problems getting the brake to work. Had a guy locally tell me I was using the brake incorrectly. I was perplexed... He said the brake isn't like the modern brakes. Just pull it will lock. You actually have to pull back and then push the pin on top for it to lock. The pull back again to get it toe release.
Hope this helps
Don Elliott
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I have a couple of original long ratchet pieces (the size of your big finger) if you need one.
Get me off line at 58tr3a AT videotron DOT ca
Get me off line at 58tr3a AT videotron DOT ca
PeterK
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Larry is correct. They're called "fly-off" handbrakes and operate the opposite of most cars. I think it goes back to the rally days when you could use the hardbrake for rear steering.
Pull back AND then push the button to set the brake. To release just pull back a little more then push the handle forwards without pushing the button.
For rear steering, have your navigator pull back sharply as you make your turn as you punch the throttle, then he pushes the handle forward as you complete your turn. I've seen dual handbrakes on dune buggies setup just for rear steering. Great for 180's!
Pull back AND then push the button to set the brake. To release just pull back a little more then push the handle forwards without pushing the button.
For rear steering, have your navigator pull back sharply as you make your turn as you punch the throttle, then he pushes the handle forward as you complete your turn. I've seen dual handbrakes on dune buggies setup just for rear steering. Great for 180's!
Don Elliott
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When Kent Howard (original owner of his 1965 TR4A) of Wisconsin shipped his car to England, the dockworkers smashed his hand brake because that was the only way they could release it.