Dexta handbrake

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Dexta handbrake

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Am just restoring a 1964 Super Dexta and the handbrake has rotted through just below the rubber hand grip. Does anyone know where I could purchase a replacement, or where I could get a line drawing showing all fitments to try and reconstruct one from maybe parts of a caravan handbrake.

Thanks, David
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Re: Dexta handbrake repair

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Supertractorman wrote:Am just restoring a 1964 Super Dexta and the handbrake has rotted through just below the rubber hand grip. Does anyone know where I could purchase a replacement, or where I could get a line drawing showing all fitments to try and reconstruct one from maybe parts of a caravan handbrake.
Hi David,
My handbrake suffered a similar fate:
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It was repaired fairly easily by welding on a new 'end', as seen below:
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We used an Agriline repair kit for the button, ratchet pawl and spring.
Perhaps you can do the same :wink:
All the best,
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ben, where did you get the handbrake grip from or was it already on the piece you welded on?
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Ben,

Thanks for that it seems a good way of repairing. Do you have a further photo showing where the ratchet fits to keep the handbrake locked in position as I cannot figure that bit out yet.

David
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Handbrake repair

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RossM wrote:ben, where did you get the handbrake grip from or was it already on the piece you welded on?
Ross,
It was my original grip. We just slid it off and slid it back onto the repaired handle. Try Malcolm Hipperson or a breaker for a 2nd hand grip.
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Handbrake Lever release mechanism

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Supertractorman wrote:Do you have a further photo showing where the ratchet fits to keep the handbrake locked in position as I cannot figure that bit out yet?
Here's some more pics:
My repaired handle:
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With button out (brake engaged)
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With button depressed (brake released)
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Note the ratchet plate is not yet fitted. This is attached to the wing or in my case will be attached to the roll frame.
See also the Parts List downloadable from Stefan's website :wink:
All the best,
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Ben,

Many thanks for braving the snow to get the photos. It starts to make sense if ratchet mounted to the wing as presumably the wing stays give it support.

David
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She's indoors now, but still covered in snow!
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Hi,
We have probably got a new old stock one, (will have to check) PM me if interested

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Handbrake rubber

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Hi, I am all new here. Agriline has the handbrake rubber for the Major on their website. I suppose it is the same size/type, but not sure about it.

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Matt 1944 N wrote:Hi,
We have probably got a new old stock one, (will have to check) PM me if interested

Matt
Matt,

Many thanks PM sent.

David
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Hi all
Just been to Agriline's web site and under their new products they have a Handbrake Gaiter for £8.50!!

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Handbrake Grip / Gaiter / Rubber

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Jerry Coles wrote:Just been to Agriline's web site and under their new products they have a Handbrake Gaiter for £8.50!!
Strangely only £5.50 for the Major! I wonder if the diameter is the same? :wink:
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The Super Major handbrake is a smaller diameter than the Dexta one

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Dexta handbrake location on early models

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Just being curious;when did the location of the handbrake change to that being discussed in this post; my 1958 Dexta has the handbrake on the left hand side between the foot brakes and the linkage controls.

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Re: Dexta handbrake location on early models

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michael dyer wrote:Just being curious;when did the location of the handbrake change to that being discussed in this post; my 1958 Dexta has the handbrake on the left hand side between the foot brakes and the linkage controls.
Handbrake became available in 1959 according to my Fordson book - doesn't say which month.
I thought the earlier brake lock was on the RH not LH side?
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Re: Dexta handbrake location on early models

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Bensdexta wrote:
michael dyer wrote:Just being curious;when did the location of the handbrake change to that being discussed in this post; my 1958 Dexta has the handbrake on the left hand side between the foot brakes and the linkage controls.
Handbrake became available in 1959 according to my Fordson book - doesn't say which month.
I thought the earlier brake lock was on the RH not LH side?
All the best,
My mistake in typing; indeed the handbrake is on the RH side

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Re: Dexta handbrake

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Hi David,
Pity you are so far away I have a spare handbrake lever plus plastic grip.

Mervyn.

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