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| BiG bOgGs |
 Mar 25 2007, 07:18 PM
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The Bogus One  Group: Members Posts: 452 Joined: 25-September 04 From: Ft. Myers, FL 33967 Member No.: 2,829 Region Association: South East States  |
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?
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| Rusty |
Mar 25 2007, 07:26 PM
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Wanted: Engine case GA003709 Group: Admin Posts: 7,941 Joined: 24-December 02 From: North Alabama Member No.: 6 Region Association: Galt's Gulch 
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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. |
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| BiG bOgGs |
Mar 25 2007, 07:37 PM
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The Bogus One Group: Members Posts: 452 Joined: 25-September 04 From: Ft. Myers, FL 33967 Member No.: 2,829 Region Association: South East States |
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 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
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| Rusty |
Mar 25 2007, 07:43 PM
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Wanted: Engine case GA003709 Group: Admin Posts: 7,941 Joined: 24-December 02 From: North Alabama Member No.: 6 Region Association: Galt's Gulch
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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. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| Cap'n Krusty |
Mar 25 2007, 08:21 PM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
QUOTE(BiG bOgGs @ Mar 25 2007, 06:18 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? 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 |
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| ClayPerrine |
Mar 25 2007, 09:08 PM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,465 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille
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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.
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| So.Cal.914 |
Mar 25 2007, 10:17 PM
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"...And it has a front trunk too." Group: Members Posts: 6,588 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Low Desert, CA./ Hills of N.J. Member No.: 1,658 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(ClayPerrine @ Mar 25 2007, 08:08 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. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) It has to be mechanical so if your hydralics fail you can still stop, hence the name 'Emergency Brake'. |
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| Crazyhippy |
Mar 25 2007, 10:52 PM
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Insert witty comment here... Group: Members Posts: 1,659 Joined: 28-July 05 From: Home of the Coyotes, AZ Member No.: 4,493 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(ClayPerrine @ Mar 25 2007, 08:08 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. Tie a rope to the rear bumper, and run it to an anchor in the passenger seat for inspection (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) 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? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chairfall.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif) BJH |
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