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Brake - Line Lock Questions
I am wanting to place a line lock on my 70 chev SWB. I am converting to the new Wilwood D52 aluminum 2 piston caliper disc brakes on all four corners of my truck. I have never used my ebrake and I only use my parking brake when I want to jump out of my truck and leave it running and of course out of gear. I am wanting to use a line lock to cover that situation as well as for burnouts I supose, if that is possible. I have a couple questions.
1) Should I get a double system front/back or just front? 2) Do they work good? Has anyone used them? 3) Can they be used for burn outs? Edit: Found this one, see link below: http://www.motorsportsdigest.com/tech/install2.htm 4) Any advise. Why I should or shouldnt do this. Something like this. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HUU-1745000/
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Re: Brake - Line Lock Questions
line locks should never be used as a parking brake as the system does slowly bleed down.
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Re: Brake - Line Lock Questions
Linelock's use power to activate and aren't supposted to be used over 60 seconds at a time.
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Re: Brake - Line Lock Questions
Those are electric, I am now thinking about using a manual set up. the manual seem more solid as their is no selaniod to over heat and fail or run down a battery. plus they are dang cheap $7 TO $50.
This is from JCWhitney... IN-LINE HYDRAULIC BRAKE LOCK Supplements standard emergency parking Holds any vehicle with hydraulic brakes (cars, trucks, forklift, motor home, trailer, dune buggy, etc) where you put it. Eliminates strain on engine and transmission; removes all pounding on ring and pinion gears when trailering a second vehicle. Keep stick-shift car from rolling on hill while feet are on gas and clutch. Excellent for parking on steep grades. Uses line pressure of hydraulic system to hold brakes locked—step on foot brake, push brake lock down, release and it’s locked. Step on foot brake again and it opens automatically. Not for use with silicone brake fluid. In-line hydraulic brake lock for all hydraulic systems that use silicone fluid is also available.
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Re: Brake - Line Lock Questions
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Re: Brake - Line Lock Questions
If you intend to use it for "burn outs".....this question answers itself doesn't it?
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Re: Brake - Line Lock Questions
I PUT A FEW LINE LOCKS IN MY TRUCKS. NEVER USED EM AS A PARKING BRAKE. THEY WERE ELECTRIC & PLUMMED INLINE JUST UNDER MY MASTER CYL. ON THE FIREWALL WITH A BOTTON ON MY SHIFTER KNOB. (YOU CAN BUY KNOBS WITH A BUTTON) AWSOME FOR BURNOUTS. I COULD PULL IN MY DRIVEWAY ABOUT A FOOT FROM MY GARAGE DOOR, & DO A BIG JOHN FORCE TYPE SMOKEY BURNOUT, WITHOUT THE FRONT WHEELS MOVING 1/4 INCH. GREAT FOR LAUNCHES. THEY WORK OFF OF AN ELECTRIC CELLANOID, JUST LIKE THE CELLANOID IN YOUR STARTER, OR THE INLINE CELLANOID OR YOUR SNOWPLOW. (ALOT LIKE A LIGHT SWITCH). THEIR GREAT FOR HOTRODS.
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junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. ![]() LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST Last edited by junkyardjohn; 07-30-2010 at 05:32 PM. |
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Re: Brake - Line Lock Questions
Thanks Junkyard John.
What sizes of brake line are in our trucks? I should know this but I don’t, seems like it would be 5/16" or 1/4". I need to know so I can get the right manual valve. I definitely want one on the front brakes for burn outs should I run a separate valve for the rears as well?
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Re: Brake - Line Lock Questions
I was thinking of using that new brake line that is easily formed by hand and run a line in next to the e-brake release handle and plumb in the manual valve there. I am looking forward to a good burn out!
Anyone know a good NAPA Part number for a valve that would work for this?
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Re: Brake - Line Lock Questions
I'd like to have a Micro Lock on my 71 for towing the boat. Sometimes you don't have enough feet and hands on the boat ramp.
Way back in my misspent youth my auto shop teacher had some sort of Micro lock on his 40 something Dodge pickup that some of us would drive down the local wrecking yard after parts. I found out about those locks after having the brakes lock up on me and walking back to school and then back to the pickup after Mr Palmer had a good laugh at my expense one day. |
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Re: Brake - Line Lock Questions
Anyone have any info or can help me find good ball valve style manual line lock?
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