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Posted by: BiG bOgGs Mar 25 2007, 07:18 PM

Instead of putting a mnodified e-brake system in, would it be possible to use a line lock as an e-brake? Would this cause any long term problems with the calipers?

Posted by: Lawrence Mar 25 2007, 07:26 PM

It's been discussed. I think the concern was that line locks tend to lose pressure over time.

If used as a parking brake... and it lets go... well... not a good thing.

Posted by: BiG bOgGs Mar 25 2007, 07:37 PM

I would still keep it in gear when parked, but I was just hopeing, for the most part, to keep the pressure of the vehicle off the trans. I have a fairly steep driveway (for FL) and would like to have something. Also when I park on level ground I would like to keep it from rocking when I am geting in or out, or getting into the trunks.

Jim

Posted by: Lawrence Mar 25 2007, 07:43 PM

I think that's exactly the scenario that you should be concerned about - parked on a steep incline.

I wouldn't risk it, personally... but you may find a better way to do the job. It's your car.

Posted by: Cap'n Krusty Mar 25 2007, 08:21 PM

As the brake fluid cools, the brakes release. Bad plan. I'm notr the only one in the 914 world who's has this happen. One morning at about 2 o'clock, there was a guy knocking on my door, asking me if that was my 914 in the middle of the street .........
An added bonus is that it's illegal, allowing your insurance company to say "So long, and thanks for all the money!" The Cap'n

Posted by: ClayPerrine Mar 25 2007, 09:08 PM

I don't know about FL, but here in Texas a working mechanical park brake is required to pass a vehicle safety inspection. A line lock is not considered a mechanical parking brake.

Posted by: So.Cal.914 Mar 25 2007, 10:17 PM

It has to be mechanical so if your hydralics fail you can still stop,

hence the name 'Emergency Brake'.

Posted by: Crazyhippy Mar 25 2007, 10:52 PM

Tie a rope to the rear bumper, and run it to an anchor in the passenger seat for inspection Works as an emergency brake, holds the car on hills (pointed downhill much better than pointed up) and is mechanical...

How could they possibly say no?

BJH