can a (line lock )be used for a handbrake/ mot???

powernut · Aug 27th, 2006, 14:34

for my bug,anyone know,its a devise that locks both front wheels when doing track burn outs but im unsure if this can be used 4 a handbrake on my project

Pedro Fandango · Aug 27th, 2006, 14:52

i don't think it can tbh with you mate, locking the front wheels as the handbrake is no problem because saab used to do it but i think it has to be a mechanical device were as a line lock is an electric solenoid

740Estate · Aug 27th, 2006, 15:08

Sure a handbrake has to be a separate means of braking the vehicle, as opposed to utilising the existing brake circuit.
Like said before a mechanical means of preventing the vehicle from moving... You can lock a propshaft (landrover, bedford truck) but would imagine that harder to achieve on a bug!

powernut · Aug 28th, 2006, 12:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by 740Estate

Sure a handbrake has to be a separate means of braking the vehicle, as opposed to utilising the existing brake circuit.
Like said before a mechanical means of preventing the vehicle from moving... You can lock a propshaft (landrover, bedford truck) but would imagine that harder to achieve on a bug!

i now i carnt use it but ill be off on my travels again(scrappy to look again lol cheers)

the great one · Aug 28th, 2006, 20:51

you cant use i line lock cause you have to test brakes independantly

tc · Aug 30th, 2006, 22:16

I thought line locks where plumbed into the hydrolic system, also handbrakes have to be a completely seperate mechanical system in order to pass an mot.

Aug 27th, 2006, 14:34	#1
powernut Premier Member Last Online: Oct 26th, 2012 22:17 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: doncaster	can a (line lock )be used for a handbrake/ mot??? for my bug,anyone know,its a devise that locks both front wheels when doing track burn outs but im unsure if this can be used 4 a handbrake on my project

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740Estate Undercover 740 Last Online: Jun 2nd, 2007 12:14 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Cambs View Photos By: 740Estate	Sure a handbrake has to be a separate means of braking the vehicle, as opposed to utilising the existing brake circuit. Like said before a mechanical means of preventing the vehicle from moving... You can lock a propshaft (landrover, bedford truck) but would imagine that harder to achieve on a bug! __________________ 1991 960 3.0 24v - Project Dark ------------------------------------------------ "Ah, isn't that nice, the wife of the Cambridge president is kissing the cox of the Oxford crew." -- Harry Carpenter, BBC TV, Boat Race 1977. ------------------------------------------------ Slidin' it round past the apex of reality

Aug 28th, 2006, 20:51	#5
the great one Senior Member Last Online: Jul 5th, 2009 19:50 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: south	you cant use i line lock cause you have to test brakes independantly __________________ skyline r32 gtr vspec 550bhp 500lbs torque and a volvo v40 2.0 cd auto

Aug 27th, 2006, 14:52	#2
Pedro Fandango I've Been Banned Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2015 16:12 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: can't remember	i don't think it can tbh with you mate, locking the front wheels as the handbrake is no problem because saab used to do it but i think it has to be a mechanical device were as a line lock is an electric solenoid

Aug 30th, 2006, 22:16	#6
tc VOC Member Last Online: Jan 5th, 2024 15:51 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chorley View Photos By: tc	I thought line locks where plumbed into the hydrolic system, also handbrakes have to be a completely seperate mechanical system in order to pass an mot.

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