Handbrake issues

[Bert’s driver]

Hi I have a Sprite Major 1985 and the handbrake sprocket has lost a few teeth and I can not set the handbrake. I was wondering is it possible to replace the sprocket with the broken teeth or would it be possible or safer to upgrade the handbrake.

 

[otherclive]

My approach would be to change the whole handbrake assembly as if it is that age and worn you do not know what other parts may be nearing end of life.

 

[Jaydug]

Depending on your DIY abilities, you could maybe get a working hand brake by using THIS

 

[Beachball]

I am another i would change the handbrake and check if anything else needs doing

 

[Martin_E]

Could be like this

hard to tell from picture

 

[Jaydug]

Could be like this

That certainly looks as though it could solve half the problem but he's still left with a worn pawl. Bert's picture does certainly demonstrate the sort of trouble a little bit of grease would avoid.