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southern gator · 01-31-2011, 11:38 PM

trying to get some info on brake line locks???
i got a 76 chevy 1-ton with 4 wheel disk brakes and no proportioning vale, how hard these line locks to install and would i need one for the front and back?? any info thanks

cableguy0 · 02-01-2011, 12:00 AM

What are you trying to accomplish with the line lock? Generally they are only used for drag racing and they would only lock the front brakes.

Blue Chevy 1987 · 02-01-2011, 10:33 PM

i was going to install line lock on my rear brakes to act as a parking brake. im guessing your thinking the same? cause i also have the one ton setup with 4 wheel disc brakes. line lock isnt hard to setup at all

southern gator · 02-01-2011, 10:37 PM

what "Blue Chevy 1987" said. need it as a parking brake

southern gator · 02-01-2011, 10:40 PM

yeah i need a parking brake.

3r!c84 · 02-01-2011, 10:42 PM

all a line lock dus is you pump up pressure on the brakes and its a block off valve. hold pressure going to ether the front or back wheels.

what part if florida are you from

swb85 · 02-02-2011, 10:39 AM

You can't use a line lock as a parking brake. You will burn up the solenoid and kill the battery in no time. They are designed to be used for very short periods only.
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GM72K10 · 02-02-2011, 11:35 AM

You need a mico lock like the bigger trucks have. I have one on my 86 K30 ex firetruck dump.

spudz · 02-02-2011, 11:40 AM

I have a mechanical line lock in my 79 c30. It used to be a wrecker.. Works great as a e-brake

spudz · 02-02-2011, 11:42 AM

BTW ford mats were from PO. They are LONG GONE

swampfox · 02-02-2011, 11:45 AM

A guy I work for had a 79 1 ton bucket truck with a micro line lock . It was a 12 v system and was on the front brakes . It worked well as long as the truck was running but it did bleed off when left parked not running. It took us 3 hours to get it out off the woods after it bled off.
They do make a manual version that might work better.

GmtGmt · 02-02-2011, 11:45 AM

whats up with that turd floor matt

Blue Chevy 1987 · 02-02-2011, 11:28 PM

how much is micro lock an where can i get it?

*87 chevy silverado* · 02-03-2011, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GmtGmt

whats up with that turd floor matt

he bout it that way and he was going to put them in his bronco

Silverj · 02-03-2011, 05:01 PM

I use this one in my rock crawler and it works great as an emergency brake, $33.99

http://www.polyperformance.com/shop/...Lock-p-74.html
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GM72K10 · 02-03-2011, 05:55 PM

Its actually "MICO" lock but it seems like "Micro" is close enough.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mico-...mZ190477910719
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Micro...item1e61496e83

spudz · 02-03-2011, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GmtGmt

whats up with that turd floor matt

You musta not read what I posted after the pic lol

01-31-2011, 11:38 PM	#1
southern gator Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 80	line lock??? trying to get some info on brake line locks??? i got a 76 chevy 1-ton with 4 wheel disk brakes and no proportioning vale, how hard these line locks to install and would i need one for the front and back?? any info thanks

02-01-2011, 12:00 AM	#2
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	Re: line lock??? What are you trying to accomplish with the line lock? Generally they are only used for drag racing and they would only lock the front brakes. __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

02-01-2011, 10:33 PM	#3
Blue Chevy 1987 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 64	Re: line lock??? i was going to install line lock on my rear brakes to act as a parking brake. im guessing your thinking the same? cause i also have the one ton setup with 4 wheel disc brakes. line lock isnt hard to setup at all

02-01-2011, 10:37 PM	#4
southern gator Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 80	Re: line lock??? what "Blue Chevy 1987" said. need it as a parking brake

02-01-2011, 10:40 PM	#5
southern gator Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 80	Re: line lock??? yeah i need a parking brake.

02-01-2011, 10:42 PM	#6
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: line lock??? all a line lock dus is you pump up pressure on the brakes and its a block off valve. hold pressure going to ether the front or back wheels. what part if florida are you from __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90 Last edited by 3r!c84; 02-01-2011 at 10:43 PM.

02-02-2011, 10:39 AM	#7
swb85 On a budget like Fred Sanford Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 2,031	Re: line lock??? You can't use a line lock as a parking brake. You will burn up the solenoid and kill the battery in no time. They are designed to be used for very short periods only. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '85 Silverado swb: 383 stroker, 10.5:1, vortec heads, 232/238 roller cam, RPM air gap, performer 750 carb, stainless longtubes, 3" duals/super 44's, T56/4.11 383ci build / exterior refresh thread '98 Camaro z28: 370ci twin turbo 370ci build '01 Tahoe LT 4x4: 5.3, longtubes/ory, magnaflow duals, custom tune....wife's DD

02-02-2011, 11:35 AM	#8
GM72K10 Next! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Eastern Pa. Posts: 2,483	Re: line lock??? You need a mico lock like the bigger trucks have. I have one on my 86 K30 ex firetruck dump. Attached Images __________________ 86 K30 CUCV M1028A1 86 K30 CUCV M1028a2 dually 86 K30 C&C 6.2 4:56s, 4M, 11,000 gvw, ex fire truck, now lowboy dump More square bodies and CUCVs than I care to admit to 2020 Silverado K3500HD Work truck Last edited by GM72K10; 02-02-2011 at 11:35 AM.

02-02-2011, 11:40 AM	#9
spudz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Branchville SC Posts: 1,647	Re: line lock??? I have a mechanical line lock in my 79 c30. It used to be a wrecker.. Works great as a e-brake __________________ 2004 z71, 96 z71 on 38s, 88 Chevy k5 blazer, 4in lift. 84 swb project, 82 SWB project , 84 chevy 4x4 lwb project, 88 Jimmy beater/highschool ride. 79 c30. 99 tahoe 4x4 project. and a bunch of parts trucks..

02-02-2011, 11:42 AM	#10
spudz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Branchville SC Posts: 1,647	Re: line lock??? BTW ford mats were from PO. They are LONG GONE __________________ 2004 z71, 96 z71 on 38s, 88 Chevy k5 blazer, 4in lift. 84 swb project, 82 SWB project , 84 chevy 4x4 lwb project, 88 Jimmy beater/highschool ride. 79 c30. 99 tahoe 4x4 project. and a bunch of parts trucks.. Last edited by spudz; 02-02-2011 at 11:42 AM.

02-02-2011, 11:45 AM	#11
swampfox Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: nw arkansas Posts: 41	Re: line lock??? A guy I work for had a 79 1 ton bucket truck with a micro line lock . It was a 12 v system and was on the front brakes . It worked well as long as the truck was running but it did bleed off when left parked not running. It took us 3 hours to get it out off the woods after it bled off. They do make a manual version that might work better. __________________ 69 gmc 4x4 lwb 327 4sd not running

02-02-2011, 11:28 PM	#13
Blue Chevy 1987 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 64	Re: line lock??? how much is micro lock an where can i get it?

02-03-2011, 05:01 PM	#15
Silverj Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 1	Re: line lock??? I use this one in my rock crawler and it works great as an emergency brake, $33.99 http://www.polyperformance.com/shop/...Lock-p-74.html Posted via Mobile Device

02-03-2011, 05:55 PM	#16
GM72K10 Next! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Eastern Pa. Posts: 2,483	Re: line lock??? Its actually "MICO" lock but it seems like "Micro" is close enough. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mico-...mZ190477910719 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Micro...item1e61496e83 __________________ 86 K30 CUCV M1028A1 86 K30 CUCV M1028a2 dually 86 K30 C&C 6.2 4:56s, 4M, 11,000 gvw, ex fire truck, now lowboy dump More square bodies and CUCVs than I care to admit to 2020 Silverado K3500HD Work truck

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