Upgrading Dexta Handbrake

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MikesDexta
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Upgrading Dexta Handbrake

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Hi all
I'm currently renovating a 2 acre paddock which is full of dead nettle roots with the strength of towrope. I'm making progress but it involves swapping implements at regular intervals so I use my brake pawl to hold her steady once lined up. The problem is I keep forgetting to release the pawl :oops: . I would like to upgrade to a proper handbrake so does anyone know how I can achieve this please? I've searched the forum to no avail other than to understand Fordson did produce a retrofit handbrake kit for earlier Dextas (mine is a 1959 model).

Mike
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Emiel
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Re: Upgrading Dexta Handbrake

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You might want something like this https://www.agrilineproducts.com/ford-f ... embly-5768

Or do it the Dutch way; a brick before the rear tyre :wink:
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N 1937, E27N 1948, 8N 1949, E27N 1950, E1A Diesel 1953, E1ADKN PP 1956, Dexta 1959, NH Clayson M103 1964

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Re: Upgrading Dexta Handbrake

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Thanks but is this the solution or do I need something else? Has anyone converted a brake pawl to a proper handbrake?

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Re: Upgrading Dexta Handbrake

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Hi Mike,
My suggestion is to visit a breaker as there are a couple of bits and pieces to modify your system to the handle handbrake. I f you have the Fordson Dexta and Super Dexta1957/1964 parts list you will see on page 12 what is required, it gives a full exploded view of the handle etc. and on page 13 all the part numbers of the various parts. Its a pity you are so far away I have a spare brake handle and other parts related which you can have.

Mervyn.

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Re: Upgrading Dexta Handbrake

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Crikey do I need all those parts? I'm not at all confident I can get all these from a breaker. Maybe book a hol in South Africa :beer:

Mike
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You are welcome to visit Mike, where do you live?

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Mike, if you don't mind can you take some pics of your current system please, you may be surprised that you may have most of the stuff.

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Hope these help!

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Mike
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Re: Upgrading Dexta Handbrake

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Hi Mervyn
thanks for the advice, I have now worked out what I need!

best regards

Mike
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I'm not retired just re-deployed

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Re: Upgrading Dexta Handbrake

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Same latch as mine, also 1959. Mind you, yours has more paint. :D

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Re: Upgrading Dexta Handbrake

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Mike,
Thank you so much for this post. I've the exact same pawl set up as your (59 Dexta) however my pawl is very badly worn. I've been trying to look for a replacement for years but to no avail. I am definitely now interested also in converting to a handbrake. Thank you Mervyn for the advice. I've now got to get the thinking cap on and start contacting breakers. It's a shame there's no retrofit kit 😬

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Re: Upgrading Dexta Handbrake

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Hi Mike, thank you for going to the effort of taking those pictures. To me you won't need too many items the biggest being the hand brake itself. I purchased the part that fits onto the mudguard a little while ago and it was a very good replica, if I recall it was through Agriline Products. Fortunately the pawl was okay.
I wish you both well in finding what is required, my offer still stands just the shipping may cost you a bit. :(

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