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There are two basic types of mechanical parking brake systems used on most vehicles with hydraulic service brakes, as well as on many vintage vehicles equipped with air brakes. The first type, shown here, uses a drum or disk on the transmission or the transfer case output. When the brake is applied it locks the drive shaft so the vehicle’s rear wheels can’t turn. This system is used on many common collector military vehicles, including most jeeps, Dodge WCs and M37s, Kaiser M715s, some early model HMMVWs, most deuce-and-a-halfs, five-ton trucks, and also on many larger vehicles and construction or material-handling equipment. This CCKW example uses an external contracting band type brake.
2. Restoration & Maintenance of Military Vehicles

MV Parking Brake Service

By Steve TurchetNov 13, 2019
Engine stopped while you are in the field? Don’t worry—it’s usually one of two things: Fuel or spark. This article will show you the steps to diagnose and, hopefully, repair your vehicle so that you can get back on the road! Photo courtesy of The Furious Fourth WWII Living History Group
2. Restoration & Maintenance of Military Vehicles

Did you just roll to a stop? No problem!

By Steve TurchetNov 13, 2019
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Military Vehicles in the News

SNAFU on the Alaskan Highway

By Mark SigristNov 13, 2019
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Military Vehicle Tech Tips

Tech Tips: March 2019

By Steve TurchetNov 13, 2019
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Military Vehicle Tech Tips

Tech Tips December 2018

By Steve TurchetNov 13, 2019
One of the most common reasons a parking brake won’t hold is that the mechanism that applies the brake — the handle or lever in the driver’s compartment, and/or its connecting linkage — is worn-out, broken, or out-of-adjustment.
2. Restoration & Maintenance of Military Vehicles

Hold it in place!

By Steve TurchetNov 13, 2019
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2. Quarter Ton Military Vehicles (Jeeps, etc.)

Military Vehicle Spotlight: 1968 M151A1

By adminNov 13, 2019
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Military Vehicle Tech Tips

Tech Tips: More Bleeding, No Bandages

By Steve TurchetNov 13, 2019
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2. Quarter Ton Military Vehicles (Jeeps, etc.)

MV Spotlight: M151A2 1/4-ton Truck

By adminNov 13, 2019
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2. Quarter Ton Military Vehicles (Jeeps, etc.)

Tales from the Field - Tookie: 1972 M151A2

By Duncan M. (Pete) ThompsonNov 13, 2019
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2. Quarter Ton Military Vehicles (Jeeps, etc.)

An old MP recreates his M151

By John Adams-GrafNov 13, 2019
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Military Vehicles by Type

MV Garage: It’s time to spring ahead!

By Mike EppingerJun 30, 2016
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2. Quarter Ton Military Vehicles (Jeeps, etc.)

Building a Down-Under MUTT

By Silvio IacuoneNov 13, 2019
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2. Quarter Ton Military Vehicles (Jeeps, etc.)

It's a MUTT! Background and History

By Steve TurchetNov 13, 2019
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2. Quarter Ton Military Vehicles (Jeeps, etc.)

M151 Maintenance: That jeep's no mongrel — it's a MUTT!

By Steve TurchetApr 15, 2020
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2. Quarter Ton Military Vehicles (Jeeps, etc.)

Do You Know the Different Models of 1/4-ton Military Jeeps?

By John Adams-GrafAug 19, 2021
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2. Quarter Ton Military Vehicles (Jeeps, etc.)

These were Chet's Jeeps

By John Adams-GrafSep 23, 2020

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