Line Locks?

[ecameron87]

I do not have e-brakes and I am starting to feel very uncomfortable leaving my vehicle on hills especially while off road. The PO ripped the emergency brakes out completely. Has anyone tried using line locks? Are they reliable, and can I use it for an emergency brake?

 

[Burt4x4]

I use www.mico.com Lever-Lock
Here is a pic:

Line locks are not to be used for extended periods of time as hydrolic line pressure fades out in time. I tested mine and it held over night just fine. But I would emagine in time the caliper seals would fail ealry if used all the time like an e-bake would be used when parked. The levr-lock I use has a low pressure warning switch that can be connected to a buzzer or light to warn you the hydrolic pressue is fading out.
Hope this helps
Burt

 

[ecameron87]

So do you use this just in moderation while out on the trail, or for other reasons? The PO did a rear disk conversion and didn't install calipers that had a parking brake to it. Would it be better for me to just replace the calipers?

 

[Burt4x4]

Well if you want to use a parking brake for extened periods of time then yes I would find a way to get a cable actuated parking brake.
I use my line lock all the time, even running into the store or while sitting on hte trail takin a brake, but the most important function is when I am in a tree footed situation on the trail. Like stoping on a steep hill, I set the brake and now my feet are free to work the throttle and clutch, one hand on the steering wheel and the other on the lever-lock...1..2..3...GO hahahaa

 

[ProJunkRacing]

how much did that cost you and was it easy to install?

 

[vtblazer]

So do you use this just in moderation while out on the trail, or for other reasons? The PO did a rear disk conversion and didn't install calipers that had a parking brake to it. Would it be better for me to just replace the calipers?

You could install a drive line disk brake that would be cable actuated.
I still need to bolt up the caliper but you get the idea.

 

[1967k10]

Does someone sell a kit for that driveline brake?

 

[vtblazer]

Does someone sell a kit for that driveline brake?

Yep, a couple vendors here do.

That one is from High Angle Drive line

 

[1967k10]

Yep, a couple vendors here do.

That one is from High Angle Drive line

You mean Jesse right?

 

[ecameron87]

I don't mean to bring up an old post like this, but does anyone know another company other than HighAngleDriveline that has a Diveline E-brake kit?

It looks like with the HighAngle's setup, I would need to change my rear driveshaft to a CV unit.