Topic: anyone using line locks?

[yota-tota]

i'm thinking on installing some line locks or cutting brakes what ever there called in my 91 yotee but not sure on where to purchace them or the legality of them. I manly want a set for the front to act as an e-brake more then anything, anyone have any experiance with them?

[81yota]

they seem pointless to me, but you can find them on jegs site and summit racing I believe.

[854RUN]

The line locks solenoid will burn out if you leave them on for an extended period. you can use a Manuel line lock like the one from Downey or get a hydro shut off valve like Grainger,  http://www.grainger.com/production/info/granger-industrial-supply.htm 

[BigMike]

Yup, I was going to say the same thing. Use a manual shut off valve. You just hold the brakes down, pull the lever out, and then let off the brakes and they are locked on. Then the next time you step on the brakes, the lever automatically deactivates.

We put one on our F-Toy because E-Brakes on buggies are for wimps

[yota-tota [OP]]

what's the price on the downey unit? i;m in Canada so the call to Cali for a price would be a little costly. Also i could find the manual unit on the Granger website.

[854RUN]

Ya they work great, thats what i use because i have rear dice breaks and cheep

[854RUN]

what's the price on the Downey unit? i;m in Canada so the call to Cali for a price would be a little costly. Also i could find the manual unit on the Granger website.

they are around 40 or 70 i think, they don't have prices on there site but here you go. http://www.downeyoff-road.com/ChassisComponents/index.htm

[854RUN]

 http://www.grainger.com/production/info/granger-industrial-supply.htm  its 12 bucks

[yota-tota [OP]]

well i just bought one off ebay (electric selenoid one) for 22 bucks CAN. i couldn't pass up the deal and the guy was in Canada too so shipping isn't going to kill me.

854RUN- no product came up with i clicked the link.

[BLACKDOG]

I must be an idiot   I can't find the shut off valve on granger either.   

I've been looking at fixing my e-brake, but this may be a better way.

Yup, I was going to say the same thing. Use a manual shut off valve. You just hold the brakes down, pull the lever out, and then let off the brakes and they are locked on. Then the next time you step on the brakes, the lever automatically deactivates.

We put one on our F-Toy because E-Brakes on buggies are for wimps

Mike, where did you guys find the one for the F-toy?

[854RUN]

When you go to the grainger web site type in "ball valve" in the search and then click on hydraulic. 

VALVE,BALL 
Carbon Steel Ball Valve, Inlet/Outlet 1/4 Inch, Temperature Rating -20 to 425 Degrees Fahrenheit, 2000 PSI Hydraulic Grainger Item # 6GD36
Price (ea.) $11.14
Brand WESTWARD
Mfr. Model # 6GD36A
Ship Qty.   1
Sell Qty. (Will-Call)   1
Ship Weight (lbs.) 0.6
Usually Ships**   Today 
Catalog Page No. 1479   

[BLACKDOG]

thanks!!

[Willy Mammoth]

Another option is to run your E brake cable back through the firewall and connect it to the brake pedal so when you pull the E brake it applies all the brakes.

This is nice for when you need both feet for the clutch and gas, you can work the brakes with your hand.

[RustyToy]

wow!   * bling a light goes on * Thats gotta be too easy tho

[Toyoballs]

I've tried the "Jamar" push the brake pedal down and push the knob and release the pedal kind.
They suck, nice when they are new but after about ten usages they gum up and won't release anymore - so then your stuck out on the trail trying to release your friggen brakes (maybe it was just a VW thing, but brake fluid is brake fluid) The Granger manual valve seems like a worth while try - you got leverage on them.

[Weldo]

To use the Grainger valve, where do you connect it to lock all four wheels?  Wouldn't you need 2 valves because no one brake line ever feeds all 4 wheels, right?  Also, you'd have to run some brake lines up into the cab so you could get to the valve while your foot is on the pedal.  Is this right, how did some of you guys do this mod, I'd like to beef up my parking brake capacity.