Line lock/E-brake alternative - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Big69C20 Toy · 10-17-2002, 02:37 PM

Ok fellas i'm looking at converting the rear of my truck (with the HO72 axle) to disc and dont really want nor think it worth it for me to get the e-brake calipers. Anyone out there make or heard of something that locks up the brakes like a line lock but that you could use like overnight or for some period of time. kinda like a manual solenoid or something i guess. Any thoughts or suggestions? Thanks
Greg

mooneyes · 10-17-2002, 04:27 PM

i've seen hydrolic ones..but there in line so if you put it inside your cab you would have to run a brake line inside..there just a push - pull knob

Slammed67 · 10-17-2002, 05:15 PM

Well, a line lock won't do you any good if your brake system fails which is the reason for an e-brake in the first place. The e-brake needs to be of a mechanical nature, so it'll activate the brake shoes without the use of the brake lines/master cylinder.

Big69C20 Toy · 10-17-2002, 11:54 PM

hey mooneyes do you possibly have a link or any ideas for places to go. I'd be alright with putting one under the hood or something and then when i park just go set it, i guess i could run one into the cab, it'd be fun to plumb

but worth it i suppose.

Slammed67: i realize that point but i've yet to see an e brake on any of my vehicles that did any good, i can still roll the dang things no matter what i tried adjusting them.

Keep the input coming folks

Lippyp · 10-18-2002, 03:41 AM

What about some kind of transmission brake like they have on old Land-rovers. It has a drum on the driveshaft and the back of the gearbox. Not sure exactly how it works or if something could be adapted to suit? You would then be able to use your original handle/pedal setup.

Dutch · 10-18-2002, 09:55 AM

Blackbird's rear disc kit looks pretty slick to me. I know adding the e brake adds $140 to price, but by the time you fab up some kinda line lok you'll probably spend that anyway and then not have an "emergency" brake. If you don't have an e-brake that'll lock up the rear, you need to repair/ adjust it. They're capable of doing that easy. (BTW... the pot IS calling the kettle black, here. My e-brake isn't working currently either...

mooneyes · 10-18-2002, 04:28 PM

Jc whitney's got them and i think some tractor or industrial stores may have them also

**john** · 10-18-2002, 05:42 PM

One thing to consider with a line lock,if the brakes are hot when you set it they will release as they cool off. Saw that happen once resulted in crunched front fender.

*Shane* · 10-18-2002, 07:24 PM

"Line Locs" are illegal in some states if used as an Emergency brake. Not sure if your state has inspections, but this may be something to think about.

Rod · 10-18-2002, 08:54 PM

It was actually an option to have an emergency brake set up on the back of the tranny... like a brake drum that you just expanded the shoes to lock things up.I saw one on a 72 chev with a six cylinder 4 spd.

Lippyp · 10-20-2002, 10:36 AM

The great thing about a transmission brake if you have a 4x4 is that with the transmmission in fourwheel drive it locks all four wheels, not just the rears. Great as a parking brake not so ggod if you do need to use it in an emergency as you have one set of shoes in a smaller drum.

XXL · 10-20-2002, 11:19 AM

I've seen one on Ford rearends that is a single disc on the front of the third member. I'm looking for a link now...

Kenneth

**John Fabris** · 10-21-2002, 02:32 PM

Do a search online for driveshaft mounted ebrake.

Where your driveshaft meets the rearend, you can mount a rotor and caliper, and then you can use your regular ebrake cable to enable it.

I have seen a couple that were made for Ford 9inch rear ends.

Big69C20 Toy · 10-21-2002, 07:25 PM

Great ideas all thanks much, i definately will hafta make some sorta e-brake setup for this thing if/when i convert it.

**JDL** · 11-05-2002, 08:11 PM

How about some thing like this.
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mooneyes · 11-05-2002, 08:28 PM

thats basically what JCWitney has but its a push pull instead of a lever

Canada20 · 11-12-2002, 12:56 PM

Shouldn't the trans-mounted e-brake work better even if it is smaller? When applied, it's force would be multiplied through the gearing of the rear the same way HP would be, just decelerating instead of accelerating. Though maybe if you have an open diff, you'd only have one wheel doing the stopping too...hmmm......

Greg

yellowgmc · 11-12-2002, 01:43 PM

pick up the newest 4 wheel and off road. they've got an article on installing a disc e brake on the drive shaft. looked pretty slick. you may need a new drive shaft which would kinda kill the cheap part of the plan but it would look killer!!

10-17-2002, 02:37 PM	#1
Big69C20 Toy Livin' it up. Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Richland, MI Posts: 2,212	Line lock/E-brake alternative Ok fellas i'm looking at converting the rear of my truck (with the HO72 axle) to disc and dont really want nor think it worth it for me to get the e-brake calipers. Anyone out there make or heard of something that locks up the brakes like a line lock but that you could use like overnight or for some period of time. kinda like a manual solenoid or something i guess. Any thoughts or suggestions? Thanks Greg __________________ -Greg; Sold the 69 C20. It's off to a better home with more love! Now onto the 86 CUCV M1009; K5 blazer with 6.2L diesel, corp 10 bolt axles, Detroit locker in the rear, trutrac front, 3.73 gears, 35" tires.

10-17-2002, 04:27 PM	#2
mooneyes Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Slippery Rock PA USA Posts: 1,692	i've seen hydrolic ones..but there in line so if you put it inside your cab you would have to run a brake line inside..there just a push - pull knob __________________ Ken Lyons, Slippery rock pa 68 short step 327 t10 4 gear 72 2wd blazer project 70 lwb 305/700r driver 78 caprice project 02 cavalier D.D ( hate it!!)

10-17-2002, 05:15 PM	#3
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	Well, a line lock won't do you any good if your brake system fails which is the reason for an e-brake in the first place. The e-brake needs to be of a mechanical nature, so it'll activate the brake shoes without the use of the brake lines/master cylinder. __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

10-17-2002, 11:54 PM	#4
Big69C20 Toy Livin' it up. Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Richland, MI Posts: 2,212	hey mooneyes do you possibly have a link or any ideas for places to go. I'd be alright with putting one under the hood or something and then when i park just go set it, i guess i could run one into the cab, it'd be fun to plumb but worth it i suppose. Slammed67: i realize that point but i've yet to see an e brake on any of my vehicles that did any good, i can still roll the dang things no matter what i tried adjusting them. Keep the input coming folks __________________ -Greg; Sold the 69 C20. It's off to a better home with more love! Now onto the 86 CUCV M1009; K5 blazer with 6.2L diesel, corp 10 bolt axles, Detroit locker in the rear, trutrac front, 3.73 gears, 35" tires.

10-18-2002, 03:41 AM	#5
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	What about some kind of transmission brake like they have on old Land-rovers. It has a drum on the driveshaft and the back of the gearbox. Not sure exactly how it works or if something could be adapted to suit? You would then be able to use your original handle/pedal setup. __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

10-18-2002, 09:55 AM	#6
Dutch Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Leipsic, OH Posts: 81	Blackbird's rear disc kit looks pretty slick to me. I know adding the e brake adds $140 to price, but by the time you fab up some kinda line lok you'll probably spend that anyway and then not have an "emergency" brake. If you don't have an e-brake that'll lock up the rear, you need to repair/ adjust it. They're capable of doing that easy. (BTW... the pot IS calling the kettle black, here. My e-brake isn't working currently either... __________________ Dutch 1972 Super Cheyenne K20 1976 MGB 1950 Harley FL 1997 Arctic Cat ZR580 "Maybe if I had a couple less hobbies, I'd have time to enjoy one!"

10-18-2002, 04:28 PM	#7
mooneyes Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Slippery Rock PA USA Posts: 1,692	Jc whitney's got them and i think some tractor or industrial stores may have them also __________________ Ken Lyons, Slippery rock pa 68 short step 327 t10 4 gear 72 2wd blazer project 70 lwb 305/700r driver 78 caprice project 02 cavalier D.D ( hate it!!)

10-18-2002, 05:42 PM	#8
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	One thing to consider with a line lock,if the brakes are hot when you set it they will release as they cool off. Saw that happen once resulted in crunched front fender. __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

10-18-2002, 07:24 PM	#9
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	"Line Locs" are illegal in some states if used as an Emergency brake. Not sure if your state has inspections, but this may be something to think about.

10-18-2002, 08:54 PM	#10
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	It was actually an option to have an emergency brake set up on the back of the tranny... like a brake drum that you just expanded the shoes to lock things up.I saw one on a 72 chev with a six cylinder 4 spd. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

10-20-2002, 10:36 AM	#11
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	The great thing about a transmission brake if you have a 4x4 is that with the transmmission in fourwheel drive it locks all four wheels, not just the rears. Great as a parking brake not so ggod if you do need to use it in an emergency as you have one set of shoes in a smaller drum. __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

10-20-2002, 11:19 AM	#12
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	I've seen one on Ford rearends that is a single disc on the front of the third member. I'm looking for a link now... Kenneth __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

10-21-2002, 02:32 PM	#13
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Do a search online for driveshaft mounted ebrake. Where your driveshaft meets the rearend, you can mount a rotor and caliper, and then you can use your regular ebrake cable to enable it. I have seen a couple that were made for Ford 9inch rear ends. __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB

10-21-2002, 07:25 PM	#14
Big69C20 Toy Livin' it up. Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Richland, MI Posts: 2,212	Great ideas all thanks much, i definately will hafta make some sorta e-brake setup for this thing if/when i convert it. __________________ -Greg; Sold the 69 C20. It's off to a better home with more love! Now onto the 86 CUCV M1009; K5 blazer with 6.2L diesel, corp 10 bolt axles, Detroit locker in the rear, trutrac front, 3.73 gears, 35" tires.

11-05-2002, 08:11 PM	#15
JDL Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Agency IA. Posts: 1,847	How about some thing like this. quote] __________________ 72 Chevy short step side with 454 air and tilt. 72 nova project car 63 chevy II drag car Agency Iowa



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11-05-2002, 08:28 PM	#16
mooneyes Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Slippery Rock PA USA Posts: 1,692	thats basically what JCWitney has but its a push pull instead of a lever __________________ Ken Lyons, Slippery rock pa 68 short step 327 t10 4 gear 72 2wd blazer project 70 lwb 305/700r driver 78 caprice project 02 cavalier D.D ( hate it!!)

11-12-2002, 12:56 PM	#17
Canada20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 802	Shouldn't the trans-mounted e-brake work better even if it is smaller? When applied, it's force would be multiplied through the gearing of the rear the same way HP would be, just decelerating instead of accelerating. Though maybe if you have an open diff, you'd only have one wheel doing the stopping too...hmmm...... Greg __________________ No such thing as a stupid question, right?

11-12-2002, 01:43 PM	#18
yellowgmc Getting cabin fever?!?!?! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: chisholm, mn Posts: 1,679	pick up the newest 4 wheel and off road. they've got an article on installing a disc e brake on the drive shaft. looked pretty slick. you may need a new drive shaft which would kinda kill the cheap part of the plan but it would look killer!! __________________ Member of the Discs Up Front Club 1972 GMC 1500 1994 F-150 XL 4x4 Tact is for people not whitty enough to be sarcastic

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