brake line lock

[wrangler]

does anyone use a brake line lock on their rear disk brake setup? How does it work and where can i get parts? Does it work to keep the vehical street legal?

 

[ChestonScout]

it does not take the place of a parking brake for legality...tho it should


I am actually running a ball valve in my rear brake line. Works slick. I bought the valve from EVCO for like 20 bucks


If you want the electric ones.....Summitracing.com or Jegs.com will have them

 

[brandonlmb]

I ran the the electric ones and didn't really care for them, I'm going to the ball valve style.

 

[chadschoon]

I've ran the ball valve before and had good luck with it. Like stated above I don't think it would pass safety. This is the one I just installed in my buggy

 

[ChestonScout]

Right where mine is mounted to!!

 

[74highboy]

if your running on the street you will still need a parking brake

 

[utah340six]

look on subaru wagon with hill holder breakes.
the have a valve by trans easy to pull then use pb handle and cable to it

 

[Gravy]

^ I have one of those in the shed I was planning on using... totally forgot about it^ 'Thanks!

 

[wrangler]

sweet thanks, how do i install the ball valve style?

 

[rockdog]

sweet thanks, how do i install the ball valve style?

I've got one on the troll. Cut the line going to the back brakes. Then route it to where you want your ball valve to go. Install the ball valve and tie the line back together. Then bleed the air out. To use it, step hard on the brakes- close the valve- let off the pedal. The rear brake fluid is trapped under pressure. I honestly don't use mine much. But I put it in for front digs. I found I could just hold my foot on the pedal and gas it and the front would peel around with the back locked up.

 

[chadschoon]

you can also use it for rear digs as well. close the valve when not under pressure which wont allow fluid to the rear brakes. Then hold down the brake pedal locking the front brakes only. They work pretty good for what it is.

 

[ricsrx]

X3 on the Subaru line lock, i have one sitting in the shop waiting to be installed on a project.

 

[RockMonkey]

On my old comp buggy I ran electric line locks, then switched to a ball valve. The ball valve is the way to go. It will not pass safety inspection as a substitue for a parking brake though.

 

[utah340six]

need to get mine in before moab this year

 

[Venture13]

I run 4 electric line locks on mine, but after I installed the cutting brakes I rarely ever use. Mostly the line locks are for parking at crazy angles so I can get out and take pictures. Also When I am winching someone out they are nice to have. 3 wheel burns... Oh, the mechanical lever type are way better than the mechanical push button type. Wilwood makes all types including the lever style. Summit racing house brand it te best bang for teh buck. You can get a line lock for as low as 30 bucks in electric. I actually have like 3 or 4 lightly used ones from a few builds. You can try one out for free and keep if you like it.

 

[wrangler]

Thanks everyone, venture I'll take you up on your offer to try one. PM your # when you get a chance.