Need Husqvarna 51 Brake handle

[JDMiller]

Are these "non-genuine" replacements good or junk plastic?
https://www.hlsproparts.com/Product...vjpCq72oLnNCM98v6_aTS-5O3B9I9MIhoCXH0QAvD_BwE

I also see complete assemblies on ebay for cheap like $20 and I think they are aftermarket to , Are the good pr crap junk ?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2555080743...3lk3ZaI4ToXcTM02i-ftGqXO0zOvwbUhoCEeQQAvD_BwE

 

[JDMiller]

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No one has busted a brake handle?

 

[Toyboy]

I bought one of the eBay aftermarket brake assemblies for my 51. The one I purchased was less then $22 and did the job. This was the seller (anter_made). The assembly's range in price but since I was selling the saw this was my choice.

 

[singinwoodwackr]

I’ve used a couple of the aftermarket brake handles. No issues but I don’t cut as much as I did 30yrs ago so not sure as to longevity.
If all you need is to get back to cutting and are not an OE purist the aftermarket plastics seem fine.

 

[JDMiller]

Thanks , I ordered the whole assembly for $20, though all I needed is the handle

 

[nwhunter]

Let us know how you like it.
I have used the Ebay aftermarket covers for the 51 and 55s in the past, several years ago.
I was not impressed with the quality of the fitment, or the rope used, but at least one of my saws still has it in use.
On the other hand, I have used at least three of the aftermarket covers for the 372 models and find the quality to be on par with the oem covers.

 

[singinwoodwackr]

The 372 Wagner parts seem better than the others.

 

[irhunter]

I ended up with one of those saws with a broken flag. I decided I liked the OEM clutch and brake assembly...and, decided to "attach" a cheap AM flag.

Looks sketchy. Works fine.

The "after" pic is at the 90% point. Eventually, I dressed it up, and painted it.

 

[irhunter]

 

[Northerner]

I tried one Chinese brake handle assembly once, the handle broke off before I got it installed. Enough of that….

 

[JDMiller]

I tried one Chinese brake handle assembly once, the handle broke off before I got it installed. Enough of that….

yeah right......

 

[JDMiller]

I received the aftermarket Brake/handle assembly in the mail

Looks like good quality and the Plastic/nylon is very strong, not cheap brittle plastic .
The handle is actually beefier/stronger than the original husq

 

[irhunter]

Where did you get it?

 

[JDMiller]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/304509507890

 

[Wood Doctor]

Glad you posted this, JDM. Lots of aftermarket parts work fine. That has been my experience and several other repair people on this forum. Four years ago I rebuilt a Husky 51 for a tree service company and it ran great last weekend when the crew cut down a huge ash tree. The 51 handled all the mid-size and smaller branches. The climber even took it upstairs (high up the tree) with a rope.