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Wasn't there some writup from like 2001 on the old site where someone rigged the parking brake cable to just pull on the normal brake pedal in order to pass state inspection? :laughing:
 
Ransil said:
mico lock

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Mico 02-640-125 Lever Lock Kit, Brake Fluid Systems Only

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Hey, that's just a ($478!!) hand valve! Why use that over a $30 ball valve?
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For Brake Fluid Systems; Lever Operated; 3/16" & 1/4" Fittings; Lever Locks are designed to supplement a vehicle's original equipment parking brake by utilizing the hydraulic service brakes.
The Locks perform as an operational holding brake only and are not intended for prolonged parking. Lever Locks are manually operated, one-way check valves which lock fluid under pressure in the selected brakes. Hand operation leaves the operator's feet free for clutch and throttle pedal operation.

Includes low pressure warning switch
Built In Low Pressure Warning Sounds The Horn If a Drop In Pressure Is Detected
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I R Ignorant, why would a line lock get hot? It seems to me to be the same principal as the old school micro lock they use to use on dump trucks.
Does the solenoid get hot? Put a ball valve in line? Simple and it would work.
 
dave_dj1 said:
I R Ignorant, why would a line lock get hot? It seems to me to be the same principal as the old school micro lock they use to use on dump trucks.
Does the solenoid get hot? Put a ball valve in line? Simple and it would work.
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That's what I assumed they meant...

But a LL that draws constant power seems dumb.
 
plym49.2 said:
Not really. With a LL you want instant disengagement. No latency at all. And they are typically only engaged for a few dozens of seconds at a time.
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Oh, right. Drag racing or whatever they're really meant for. :laughing: I was just thinking of misusing them as a parking brake!
 
gt1guy said:
I'm using a Swagelok 5000psi stainless ball valve as the emergency brake. No electrical shit involved.
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THIS.

Same solution on my Tacoma. Stole it from GeneralLee7’s Tacoma build on the old site. Works well.
 
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I wouldn't trust an electric solenoid with my life.

if you did the ball valve into the cab, just use an AN fitting in the master and run flex line to your ball valve and back to the hardline.

probably make a pressure bleeder mandatory to get it bled, but that's how i'd do it.
 
ANGELO said:
You guys have pictures of what the ball valve looks like mounted?
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Mine is in the factory Tacoma parking brake location.

Master cylinder to flex line through firewall to valve… back out firewall to rear hardline.

My truck is 1k miles away right now.

There is a picture in GeneralLee7’s Tacoma thread on the old site, but can’t find it in the 90 pages….
 
subybaja said:
You mean "Well, I just can't have that!"?

Because you certainly could. Throw it on the side of the tunnel where it won't get kicked...
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I think between the insulation and stuff I don't think the toggle would make it through.
I'd have to look at the truck tomorrow to see how it could be mounted
 
Other then the low pressure warning, what does the micro twist lock have that the ball valve doesn't. Expect for the 300$ difference
 
ANGELO said:
Other then the low pressure warning, what does the micro twist lock have that the ball valve doesn't. Expect for the 300$ difference
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I’m pretty sure it has a check valve in it. You turn valve warning should sound you stomp on brake till it stops and your good to park.

Where as the ball valve you need to stomp on brake turn valve at the same time.
 
ThePanzerFuhrer said:
I’m pretty sure it has a check valve in it. You turn valve warning should sound you stomp on brake till it stops and your good to park.

Where as the ball valve you need to stomp on brake turn valve at the same time.
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and probably a shit ton of liability insurance and lawyers for the company that makes it.
 
I use a Jamar hydraulic park lock in my wheeling rig. Press the brake pedal, push the button down, and release the pedal to set it. Pushing the brake pedal a little harder than what you used to set it releases it. I rarely use it, but it works. Jamar Park Lock
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Purchase 2016 up F150 rear calipers
On Off On switch to control in and out caliper rotation. No line cutting. Just new bracket mounts. Should fit the rotor width
 
[memphis] said:
Purchase 2016 up F150 rear calipers
On Off On switch to control in and out caliper rotation. No line cutting. Just new bracket mounts. Should fit the rotor width
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Just looked at one of those calipers. How easy would it be to power one of those?
 
[memphis] said:
Purchase 2016 up F150 rear calipers
On Off On switch to control in and out caliper rotation. No line cutting. Just new bracket mounts. Should fit the rotor width
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Or 2019 GM 1500 trucks/ suvs. You want to use a controller to power those however as you can possibly over torque the belt inside.

Rotor thickness for both is .81 inches (20mm).
 
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