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Old 03-07-2015, 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Ron Sutton View Post
A trick my clients do, instead of running a parking brake[/B], is to install a drag race style "line lock" solenoid in the brake line (front or rear - doesn't matter) with a regular switch instead of a momentary switch. When the car is parked & the engine if off, they simply leave the car in 1st gear (or park for autos) and the car isn't going to roll away. But they like to let the engine warm up at times ... so they start the car, put it in neutral ... press the brake pedal to apply brake pressure & flip the switch. Viola ... brakes are on. Then they can get out & let the engine run & warm up.
Very cool idea, Ron.
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