Brake stand vs. Linelock

[Nobody]

I am looking into getting a linelock and with the jury split on the 94-95 cars, whether to do it before or after the ABS block or flaring fittings, double flaring, adapter kits that aren't worth poop...etc... I am thinking I should just go back to learning the three-foot shuffle and left foot brake on my burnout.

I'd like to know who brake stands and who has a linelock. What are the advantages/disadvantages of either?

Thanks,
Gabe

 

[WhiteDevil]

Brake stand
Advantage: Free
Disadvantage: Very hard on rear disks and pads, and if not done perfectly will ruin your diff

Line lock
Disadvantage: Work and money
Advantage: Safer, Safer for brakes, Safer for differential, and cooler

 

[Stangfreak95]

I had a linelock on mine and loved it It really saves the rear brakes and is much more "professional" at the track. You dont move and inch til you let go that button/switch. And like whitedevil said, it way "cooler"

 

[SuperDust22]

I had a linelock on mine and loved it It really saves the rear brakes and is much more "professional" at the track. You dont move and inch til you let go that button/switch. And like whitedevil said, it way "cooler"

how much did your linelock cost? and how hard was the install

dustin

 

[yellow1995Cobra]

The previous owner of my 03 installed a kit on it. Man do i love it. My vote is for the line lock for sure..

I have a billet shifter with a button on the top for the linelock, works out great.

 

[DFG 5OH]

how much did your linelock cost? and how hard was the install

dustin

i'm wit u man, i wanna know 2

 

[ljinx23]

how can brake stands ruin the diff???

 

[WhiteDevil]

how can brake stands ruin the diff???

Ok so you dump the clutch and your wheels are both spinning but now you hit the brakes to stop the movement of your car so your rear brakes are clamping too. Get too much traction and too much brakes and your back left tire will not sping and it will be burning up your differential. Just having the brakes on while doing a burnout puts a lot of stress on the diff.

 

[ljinx23]

well, I use the right foot heel to hold the brake just enough to keep me from moving, and slide the toe over to the gas, so there's no sudden clamping motion. still bad??? I'm not questioning you, just curious. Plus I have the rear built with a auburn pro, 31 splines, and 3.73s.

 

[Stangfreak95]

how much did your linelock cost? and how hard was the install

dustin

Bought the TCI linelock at Summit for the price listed in the link. Then I bought some installation kit that I 90% of it wasted. You're better off just going to a part store and get the fittings that you actually need, and a couple small brake lines. I have ABS on my car and I DIDNT follow what people were saying about the ABS installation. Involving installations of 2 linelocks. NEVER had any braking problems. Here's a pic of what the thing looked like installed:

Nevermind that ugly bend in the line. I was in a rush installing it with my uncle (cause I was going to the track ) and I never got fixing it nicely.

You basicly need to disconnect one brake line ( you can see in the pic) and connect it on one side of the linelock. Then the other side of the linelock to the master cylinder. Tools you need to get are flaring kit to flare the lines (double-flare or bubble-flare cant remember), proper fittings that screw in the linelock and 2 small brake lines.

 

[WhiteDevil]

Hey thanks for that pic, i have had my Hurst roll control for over a year but since my local track closed i have had no urge to attempt it, but with that pic i might just go at it now, i mean its fun just for doing burnouts.

 

[Stangfreak95]

Hey thanks for that pic, i have had my Hurst roll control for over a year but since my local track closed i have had no urge to attempt it, but with that pic i might just go at it now, i mean its fun just for doing burnouts.

Just make sure you use the appropriate side of the linelock for either the master cylinder/proportional valve. Read your instructions to make sure which "hole" goes where.

 

[BlueOvalStangGT]

That seems easy enough,anyone know what tool is needed?

 

[mytight95]

can't you buy an extra line with fittings etc already on it to replace the one on there, instead of cutting the stock one?

I assume you guys bled your brakes afterward right, just checking gonna do this install thursday.


jason