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Could a Line Lock kit be used as emergency brake also? #425302 08/01/09 09:08 AM 08/01/09 09:08 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,402 Wichita,KS B Blakcharger440 OP top fuel
Blakcharger440 OP top fuel B Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,402 Wichita,KS	Instead of using E-brake cables on a street/strip car could a Hurst Line Lock kit be used as a emergency brake system on the street? The car is a 70 Charger RT 4speed.

Re: Could a Line Lock kit be used as emergency brake also? [Re: Blakcharger440] #425303 08/01/09 09:26 AM 08/01/09 09:26 AM
Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 10,542 BROOK PARK, OH WILD BILL Senior Member of the Junior Dragster Club
WILD BILL Senior Member of the Junior Dragster Club Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 10,542 BROOK PARK, OH	I'm sure that you could if you used it with a toggle switch as opposed to a momentary button. It would be a constanat drain on the battery and might cause the line lock to go bad quicker than normal due to long periods of apply. Never tried it and don't know of anyone who has so I have no idea how it would hold up or how quick it could drain a battery.

Re: Could a Line Lock kit be used as emergency brake also? [Re: WILD BILL] #425304 08/01/09 09:32 AM 08/01/09 09:32 AM
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 19,562 north of coder moparx "Butt Crack Bob"
moparx "Butt Crack Bob" Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 19,562 north of coder	if i were to use something like that, i would use a "mico" brake. truck places use[or used to] those and they are like a mechanical line lock which use a cable to activate a oneway valve.

Re: Could a Line Lock kit be used as emergency brake also? [Re: moparx] #425305 08/01/09 09:44 AM 08/01/09 09:44 AM
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quick77rt Parts Problem Q Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,765	They make manual units, sorta cheap JC W. sold them, not sure if they still do, meant for a parking brake assist...but they can be used a a elcheapo line lock...it worked for me whan I was like 12 or so. Simple pump the brake, push the manual button down and until you pulled it up you were locked.

Re: Could a Line Lock kit be used as emergency brake also? [Re: quick77rt ] #425306 08/01/09 10:37 AM 08/01/09 10:37 AM
Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,261 ILL mark7171 pro stock
mark7171 pro stock Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,261 ILL	If a emergency happens be glad there is a all mechanical foot brake to hault the car. Bypassing possible fluid leaks.

Re: Could a Line Lock kit be used as emergency brake also? [Re: Blakcharger440] #425307 08/01/09 10:59 AM 08/01/09 10:59 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,016 Polson, MT DoctorDiff master
DoctorDiff master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,016 Polson, MT	You can use a hydraulic micro-lock as a parking brake, but not as an emergency brake. Contact info

Re: Could a Line Lock kit be used as emergency brake al [Re: WILD BILL] #425308 08/01/09 11:44 AM 08/01/09 11:44 AM
Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 876 Arizona PolyDart super stock
PolyDart super stock Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 876 Arizona	Line lock solenoids are not rated for continuous duty. Eventually the solenoid could fry and release the brakes. 1970 Dart Resto-Race Project 1960 Dodge Dart Seneca Dual Quad 390 Poly

Re: Could a Line Lock kit be used as emergency brake al [Re: PolyDart] #425309 08/01/09 11:57 AM 08/01/09 11:57 AM
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Anonymous Unregistered A	Quote: Line lock solenoids are not rated for continuous duty. Eventually the solenoid could fry and release the brakes. It not only can, it will. Between a friend I've known since 68 and I, "we" have used up 4 LineLocs over the years. The last unit I put in my old FJ40 Landcruiser was a micro-loc. However, NONE of these units are meant for anything more than an additional parking device or hill-holder.

Re: Could a Line Lock kit be used as emergency brake al #425310 08/01/09 01:31 PM 08/01/09 01:31 PM
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 15,491 the boonies aarcuda I Live Here
aarcuda I Live Here Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 15,491 the boonies	Yup. It will fry and or kill the battery. Don't use it like that

Re: Could a Line Lock kit be used as emergency brake al [Re: aarcuda] #425311 08/01/09 02:20 PM 08/01/09 02:20 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,402 Wichita,KS B Blakcharger440 OP top fuel
Blakcharger440 OP top fuel B Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,402 Wichita,KS	I cant get the factory E-brake cables to work with the aftermarket rear disc brake kit that I have. What is a good alternative that I good use for an E-Brake/Parking Brake?

Re: Could a Line Lock kit be used as emergency brake al [Re: Blakcharger440] #425312 08/01/09 02:29 PM 08/01/09 02:29 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,971 Grand Prairie,Texas stumpy I Win
stumpy I Win Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,971 Grand Prairie,Texas	Are you saying the new disc brake kit you installed didn't come with the emergency brake set up or that you just haven't figured out how to get them hooked up yet?

Re: Could a Line Lock kit be used as emergency brake al [Re: Blakcharger440] #425313 08/01/09 03:25 PM 08/01/09 03:25 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 75,082 U.S.S.A. JohnRR I Win
JohnRR I Win Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 75,082 U.S.S.A.	Quote: I cant get the factory E-brake cables to work with the aftermarket rear disc brake kit that I have. What is a good alternative that I good use for an E-Brake/Parking Brake? sounds like you want to use it as a PARKING BRAKE , EMERGENCY brake means something completely different , and no you can not use one as an emergency brake .

Re: Could a Line Lock kit be used as emergency brake al [Re: JohnRR] #425314 08/01/09 05:11 PM 08/01/09 05:11 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,402 Wichita,KS B Blakcharger440 OP top fuel
Blakcharger440 OP top fuel B Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,402 Wichita,KS	Quote: Quote: I cant get the factory E-brake cables to work with the aftermarket rear disc brake kit that I have. What is a good alternative that I good use for an E-Brake/Parking Brake? sounds like you want to use it as a PARKING BRAKE , EMERGENCY brake means something completely different , and no you can not use one as an emergency brake . Thanks John and yep,I got the two mixed up! My rear brake kit did not come with E-brake cables and the calipers I am using do not want to work with my factory cables. I do not want to leave my car parked without a parking brake and have it somehow "slip" out of gear and go rolling off somewhere but I sure would like something to use an emergency brake also. Anybody have suggestions on what to use?

Re: Could a Line Lock kit be used as emergency brake al [Re: Blakcharger440] #425315 08/01/09 05:28 PM 08/01/09 05:28 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,971 Grand Prairie,Texas stumpy I Win
stumpy I Win Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,971 Grand Prairie,Texas	Buy the correct cables.It will be cheaper then trying to cobble something together.

Re: Could a Line Lock kit be used as emergency brake also? [Re: Blakcharger440] #425316 08/01/09 06:41 PM 08/01/09 06:41 PM
Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 19,972 Puttin' on the foil in Charles... not_a_charger Mr. Big Shot Moparts Moderator
not_a_charger Mr. Big Shot Moparts Moderator Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 19,972 Puttin' on the foil in Charles...	My Cj has a Line Lock hooked up to a dash-mounted toggle switch, and I use it when off-roading to hold the Jeep in place on a hill if I have to start it in an off-camber situation, or if I stall going up/cresting a hill, that kinda thing...but only for 5-10 seconds at a time. Set it, step on the clutch, start the engine, let off the clutch slowly, and as it starts to grab, flip the Line Lock off. Earning every penny of that moderator paycheck. DBAP

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