Willie Posted August 3, 2022 Report Share Posted August 3, 2022 Hi All, Today whilst out, the handbrake stopped allowing me to apply it. Pull and press, the lever returns to OFF position. When I think about it, it began to be awkward to apply a few days ago. Please will someone advise what has gone wrong. If I will need parts, a simple list of likely requirements will be greatly appreciated as it looks as if they are hard to locate. Best wishes Willie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobH Posted August 3, 2022 Report Share Posted August 3, 2022 Sounds as though you have a problem with the pawl and ratchet Willie, or maybe the linkage from them to the button. Parts 7, 14 and 15 here: https://www.moss-europe.co.uk/shop-by-model/triumph/tr2-4a/brake-system/hand-brake/handbrake-tr2-4-1953-65.html Something may have become loose meaning the pawl doesn't catch properly, or worst case it has worn or broken. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Willie Posted August 3, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2022 Many thanks Rob. It’s item 7 which looks hard to get. Willie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobH Posted August 3, 2022 Report Share Posted August 3, 2022 Revington have a second-hand part listed ref 107633SH but it says please enquire. You could also try the TR Shop. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted August 3, 2022 Report Share Posted August 3, 2022 Not overly difficult to make if you have the remnants to copy. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Willie Posted August 3, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2022 Thanks Rob & Stuart. I'll start with Revingtons. I find them very good. Willie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted August 3, 2022 Report Share Posted August 3, 2022 Hi Willie look here https://www.revingtontr.com/search.asp?for=handbrake rod pawl release&cartype=tr4 Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted August 3, 2022 Report Share Posted August 3, 2022 1 hour ago, RogerH said: Hi Willie look here https://www.revingtontr.com/search.asp?for=handbrake rod pawl release&cartype=tr4 Roger These rods are for the tunnel mounted hand brake not the floor/chassis mounted type. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
barkerwilliams Posted August 3, 2022 Report Share Posted August 3, 2022 https://www.tr-register.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/28950-handbrake-pawl/ Alan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AndyR100 Posted August 3, 2022 Report Share Posted August 3, 2022 In my case (https://www.tr-register.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/80104-tr4-handbrake-button/&tab=comments#comment-761376) the problem was a broken pawl-release rod. I didn’t have any luck getting one from any of the usual suppliers, but I was kindly helped out by John Morrison who had a spare - at the time there was a handbrake assembly on eBay but it wasn’t cheap. As Stuart has mentioned, it is possible to make one - 3mm piano wire from a model shop and using what is left of the broken one as a pattern is doable. …… Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Willie Posted August 3, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2022 Thanks for the recent comments. I'm waiting on a call from Revingtons tomorrow about a new item. They have exhausted supply of used rods. A check on Ebay shows one assembly at £70 with issues with the cap, and no evidence of a rod! No go there. Willie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted August 4, 2022 Report Share Posted August 4, 2022 If your really stuck send me the remnants of yours and we could make you one up. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Willie Posted August 4, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2022 That's very kind of you Stuart. If needs be, I'll get in touch Willie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted August 4, 2022 Report Share Posted August 4, 2022 (edited) Hi Willie, If you draw a complete blank I have one with a new ratchet and pawl fitted. The lever assembly is fully functional , no cracks in the tube or strengthener fillet. It has the threaded outer section for a TR 2/3 grip that the later sleeve type grip will simply slide/ fit over. The weird bracket….It is attached to a floor mounting that was intended for a now abandoned Austin 7 Special. I will Just unbolt the lever assembly from the blue brackets if you are interested. The chrome is speckling in a couple of places see photos. You could whizz it up and down with the polishing mop to brighten it. Yours for £50.00 plus whatever the postage is. PM if you get stuck Cheers Peter W Edited August 4, 2022 by BlueTR3A-5EKT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Smith Posted August 5, 2022 Report Share Posted August 5, 2022 Willie, I have a fully functioning TR3 handbrake but the chrome on the lever is extremely poor. PM me if you can't find another solution Bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Willie Posted August 6, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2022 Many thanks to everyone. I have obtained a s/h unit from a fellow Register member. Great TR'ing to you all Willie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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