David Bishop Posted January 2, 2021 Report Share Posted January 2, 2021 Hi Releasing the handbrake on my TR2 and it stopped three quarters of the way down. Hand brake is off but cant move the lever in either direction. Cable snapped ? Any ideas ? Regards Dave Bishop Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted January 2, 2021 Report Share Posted January 2, 2021 Hi David, welcome to the forum It may be the pawl on the ratchet Item #14 has jammed on the ratchet #15 https://www.moss-europe.co.uk/shop-by-model/triumph/tr2-4a/brake-system/hand-brake/handbrake-tr2-4-1953-65.html Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Morrison Posted January 2, 2021 Report Share Posted January 2, 2021 Hi Dave, and welcome to our forum. I've enhanced the thread title to hopefully bring you more answers. John. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iain Posted January 2, 2021 Report Share Posted January 2, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, David Bishop said: Hi Releasing the handbrake on my TR2 and it stopped three quarters of the way down. Hand brake is off but cant move the lever in either direction. Cable snapped ? Any ideas ? Regards Dave Bishop Silly question but are you trying to move it with the knob constantly depressed? Iain Edited January 2, 2021 by iain Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Bishop Posted January 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2021 18 hours ago, iain said: Silly question but are you trying to move it with the knob constantly depressed? Iain No Iain the lever wont move and you cant depress the button Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted January 3, 2021 Report Share Posted January 3, 2021 Check the pawl Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Bishop Posted January 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2021 21 hours ago, RogerH said: Hi David, welcome to the forum It may be the pawl on the ratchet Item #14 has jammed on the ratchet #15 https://www.moss-europe.co.uk/shop-by-model/triumph/tr2-4a/brake-system/hand-brake/handbrake-tr2-4-1953-65.html Roger Thanks Roger, would seem most likely, time to get a little oil on my hands I think Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Bishop Posted January 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2021 19 hours ago, John Morrison said: Hi Dave, and welcome to our forum. I've enhanced the thread title to hopefully bring you more answers. John. Thanks John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ralph Whitaker Posted January 3, 2021 Report Share Posted January 3, 2021 (edited) If the handbrake pivot is worn or slack, the lever can move sideways enough for the pawl to slip off the side of the ratchet and jam. Ralph. Edited January 3, 2021 by Ralph Whitaker spelling mistake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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