Can you expand on this please? I plan on getting a line lock and I'm trying to get a better understanding of how they work.2kyellowgt said:... and you can add pressure with the momoentary switch already depressed
I knew that part. Try this and tell me what happens.... flip the switch, drive in a parking lot at less than walking speed. Then step on the brakes.nj01droptop said:I have the SLP line lock. I works pretty ok and it simple to use. 1 switch. First you turn switch on,2 press brake to floor,3 do burn out, 4 flip switch off and roll out of burn out. The kit comes with pre-bent lines.
propellerhead said:Can you expand on this please?
You mean they will build pressure only when you are depressing the switch?2kyellowgt said:Basically some line locks will only build pressure if you are not depressing your momentary switch. With the TCI you can depress the switch and step on the brakes and you will add pressure to your brake system. The solenoid it's self has a check valve in it.
ProjectJ said:A line lock doesn't actually apply any pressure itself, it's basically just a valve that holds the preassure on the brakes. When you step on the brake pedal you are applying the pressure, then when you activate the line-lock it will hold the pressure in the brakes even when you let off the pedal. That way you aren't putting any pressure on the rear brakes (causing wear/tear unnecisarilly) while you are doing your burnout.
With many brands you have to step on/pump the brakes a little BEFORE you apply the lock, with some (like the TCI mentioned above) it doesn;t matter, you can engage it first and then pump the pedal a few times, then it will hold until you disengage the lock.
I was thinking of putting a second switch, just as a safety interlock. I still want to know what it does if activated while driving around a parking lot.nj01droptop said:I don't know if when driving and switch it on by accident and hit the brakes if the line lock will lock up the front brakes. I am not going to find out either. When I'm not at the race track I disconnect it.
propellerhead said:Ok, I just got a call from Don at SLP in response to my email to them. The solenoid is nothing fancy. It's a simple shut off valve that essentially pinches the line so no fluid can pass. If the solenoid is activated during normal driving, YOU WILL HAVE NO FRONT BRAKES.
I think a momentary switch or an aircraft style safety switch is mandatory.
Add one of these from BG Micro. Part No.: SWT1083. The key would only go in when you're at the track. Without the key, the standard SLP switch is useless. I already bought mine. I'll probably add it in later though.svttech76 said:yeah i want to install a line lock on my car but i dont want my kids messing with the switch if my girlfriend is driving.
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