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Topic: Burnout/Linelock question
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afret
Gearhead Posts: 180
From: Lancaster, CA
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted 03-27-2003 07:37 PM
   
I have an old Hurst Roll Control and am thinking of installing it but would prefer not to mess with the brakes/brake lines if I don't have to. I would only used it for burnouts with an automatic and was wondering if it is really necessary. Other than wearing out the rear brake shoes, if you heat up the tires in the water without a linelock, would it hurt anything? Thanks for any advice.
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capri man
Gearhead Posts: 6417
From: doerun, ga.
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 03-27-2003 08:50 PM
you cant install the roll controll WITHOUT messing with the brake lines. heating up the tires without the line lock will not hurt anything but will wear out the rear brakes pretty quick. by using the line lock, you can adjust your rear brakes up more for a better launch. why are you hiding your idenity from us??? we dont bite!------------------
mike r
racing is real
everything else is just a game.
81 capri-7.51 @89mph 1/8
1.54 60 ft.
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Ryan Wilke
Gearhead Posts: 2060
From: Stanton, Michigan 49707
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 03-27-2003 10:48 PM
quote:
Originally posted by capri man:
... you can adjust your rear brakes up more for a better launch.
Mike,
What do ya mean by that...please explain a bit more - I'm not sure I follow you. Thanks,
Ryan 
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 8826
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 03-27-2003 11:22 PM
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Originally posted by Ryan Wilke:
Mike,
What do ya mean by that...please explain a bit more - I'm not sure I follow you. Thanks,
Ryan
Ryan, He means that people adjust their rear brakes loose to allow burnouts w/o a linelock. With a line lock yo can adjust the rear brakes properly.  SteveW
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capri man
Gearhead Posts: 6417
From: doerun, ga.
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 03-28-2003 07:43 AM
thanks steve, yes because during a burnout using a line lock there is no brake fluid pressure being applied to the rear brakes. only the front.------------------
mike r
racing is real
everything else is just a game.
81 capri-7.51 @89mph 1/8
1.54 60 ft.
http://prestage.com/site/site_display.asp?SiteID=141
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afret
Gearhead Posts: 180
From: Lancaster, CA
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted 03-28-2003 10:59 AM
Thanks Capri Man for the info. I stopped being lazy and filled out my profile. I looked at the line lock solenoid and it takes a NPT to flare nut adapter to hook the brake lines to the solenoid. Can a NPT fitting handle the pressure? Also there is a lot more room to hook up the unit on the rear brake line near the rear end. Anybody do it this way? I figure you can activate the unit before engaging the brake to cut off the rear brakes to heat the tires. What do you guys think?
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rockafellz
Gearhead Posts: 1426
From: San Lorenzo, CA, USA
Registered: Aug 2001
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posted 03-28-2003 11:17 AM
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Originally posted by afret:
Also there is a lot more room to hook up the unit on the rear brake line near the rear end. Anybody do it this way? I figure you can activate the unit before engaging the brake to cut off the rear brakes to heat the tires. What do you guys think?
If i'm not mistaken, I believe the line lock gets connected to the front brakes. You press the brakes firmly, activate the line lock, then release the brakes, thus releasing brake fluid pressure to the rear brakes. I believe that's how it works, but correct me if i'm wrong anyone. Erik ------------------
1966 Ford Mustang 2+2
Mine - Restomod in Progress 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 8826
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 03-28-2003 11:27 AM
Erik's got it right. SteveW
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capri man
Gearhead Posts: 6417
From: doerun, ga.
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 03-28-2003 11:45 AM
actually it will work either way. but if you are going to drag race, it has to be connected to the non drive wheels. get the installation kit that go's with the unit. it will be a lot cheaper than trying to buy everything seperatly. and you will still make a few trips to the hardware store.
good luck------------------
mike r
racing is real
everything else is just a game.
81 capri-7.51 @89mph 1/8
1.54 60 ft.
http://prestage.com/site/site_display.asp?SiteID=141
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Ryan Wilke
Gearhead Posts: 2060
From: Stanton, Michigan 49707
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 03-28-2003 03:58 PM
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Originally posted by steve'66:
He means that people adjust their rear brakes loose to allow burnouts w/o a linelock. With a line lock yo can adjust the rear brakes properly. SteveW
Thanks for the clarifications, SteveW & mike r! 
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