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parsonsj

06-24-2013 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy

what about that constant pressure putting extra strain on the brake system? Imagine blowing up a expensive caliper

I'd guess you'd lose a brake hose before a caliper, and you only need moderate pressure -- similar to what you do while waiting at a stop light. I'd be more concerned about the device slowly bleeding down or failing when/if your battery goes dead.

RussMurco

06-24-2013 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by randy (Post 488745)

what about that constant pressure putting extra strain on the brake system? Imagine blowing up a expensive caliper

Putting mild pressure on the calipers (used as a parking brake you wouldn't need much pressure) and leaving it there shouldn't be an issue. If they are super-hot the pads may embed on the rotor but I don't see that being much of an issue even if they did.

ProTouring442

06-24-2013 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by randy (Post 488745)

what about that constant pressure putting extra strain on the brake system? Imagine blowing up a expensive caliper

A lot of larger trucks use this system. My uncle's old stepvan used a line lock device, operated by a pull knob on the dash, that engaged the line lock through a cable.

vette66

06-24-2013 06:19 PM

The system I saw once it is applied used no drain on the battery. I just found this one on ebay #310609030991.

camcojb

06-24-2013 06:50 PM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hydraulic-BR...191dab&vxp=mtr

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Hydraulic-BRA...ybC0w~~_12.JPG

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