Im in the process of swapping in a 14 bolt on my TJ (manual trans). I have limited experience and this is the biggest job i have done so far. I was going to use Cadillac Eldorado disk brakes because i could retain the e-brake but they are about $120 EACH with the core charge and the chevy k20 disks are only $40. THat is a HUGE difference that i am not willing to pay. Anyways i am trying to figure a solution to still have a ebrake for while im parked on hills and what not. One suggestion that i like is to use a line lock. Would this still work while the jeep is off and just sitting on a hill over night. Are they made to be used for long periods of time. Any suggestions on solutions are appreciated.
THanks,
Ryan
I wouldn't want to count on overnight parking on a linelock. It only takes one time to get run over or pulling the rig out of a canyon. been there done that.:homer:
Well I will probably get flamed for this but I have been running a regular ball valve for a parking brake for years. I just ran the rear brake line into the cab and attached it to a ball valve then back out to the rear brakes. Just push down on the brakes then hit the valve. It keeps the pressure on the rear brakes. It works. I even use it when trailering the Jeep. Would I trust it overnight on a steep slop? NO!!! I do not think I would trust any brake either though.
THIS IS JUST A PARKING BRAKE NOT A E BRAKE!!!!
I don't have a write up myself but I am sure there's one somewhere, if I come a cross it I'll post it up. I have made a few of them.
The nice thing about this set up is it acts and feels like a normal parking brake, fools the inspectors....
Thats sounds like a great idea and it will actually be cheaper. Thanks for the help
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