Stihl 028 WB chain brake retrofit

[Chefblair]

 

 Hi again. Can anyone tell me if my 028WB would accept a retrofitted chain brake? Apparently the earliest models don't have the ability to accept a retro kit. I was told if you show a picture of the clutch side hardware you can determine if it's possible.

Sorry I realized that the picture is worthless for diagnosis. Will send full inside view.  



Also is it really worth the effort to locate a kit and install a kit? 
Thanks for your help! Great resource for the DIY'er

[sawguy21]

Yes, saws were sold for many years without brakes, when the feature first came out we couldn't give them away.  However they go a long way reducing injuries from kickback. Maybe you could find a junked 028 with an  intact brake and switch it over.

[HolmenTree]

Someone removed the brake band and tripping mechanisim. 028 came with chainbrakes since day 1 when introduced in the late '70s.

You're only option now is find another 028 for the parts. Or buy used parts from a supplier.
We had a sponsor here once named Chainsawer, don't know what happened to him. ???

[Chefblair]

Thank you! 

[stihlsolo]

It takes a few hard to find parts. I added a chainbrake to my early 028, so been there done that. For this crankcase as photo'd, the chainbrake band is the older open loop type, not the current cross-over loop type. The later 028 brake levers and such won't fit.

Most of these parts interchange with later 028,  042 and some 038 parts. Main parts are:
brake band: 1117 160 5400 reshaped for the 028 drum
lever 1: 1119 160 5000 use with lever 2: 1117 162 5005 or 1118 162 5001,
or MAYBE try the later lever with its pivot: 1118 160 5002 (I did not use this one)
handle mount: 1118 162 5005
hand guard: 1118 790 9100
spring: 1118 162 7901
There's also a couple of e-clips and screws.

One end of the open loop band fits into that funny little recess above the back bar stud.

Good Luck, took me about half a year to round up all the parts and then to make these work.

[Al_Smith]

Well now here's a word of advice because I've been there .If you find the bones of an 028 with a good brake take a picture of it,several as a matter of fact .It might look simple to just remove and reinstall but it can be a little tricky .Just saying . 
Fact I did the same brake change thing on an 042 and I think I finally got it after about the fourth try . .