What is a line lock switch?

A line lock is a device that allows the front brakes to lock independently of the rear brakes via a switch. The device is an electric solenoid that controls a valve which allows the brakes to be controlled individually. This method is referred to as line lock and is popular among enthusiasts who like to do burnouts.

What is the purpose of a line lock?

A line-lock allows you to lock the front brakes independently of the rear brakes, so the car stays put while the tires smolder. The device is basically an electric solenoid, controlled by a switch on the shifter. With the brakes applied, the driver depresses and holds the switch, then releases the brake pedal.

How do I turn on line lock?

Activating the line lock is simple. When stopped, apply the brake pedal, push and hold the button. The indicator light will light up showing the valve is working. Release the brake pedal while holding the button and pump the brake pedal again.

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Are brake line locks legal?

No problem with them being legal, as long as its not used as an emergency brake.

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Can you put a line lock before proportioning valve?

Premium Member. The proportioning valve is ONLY for the rear brakes… should have nothing to do with a line lock. If you aren’t racing the car, there’s no need for a line lock.

Can a line lock be used as a parking brake?

Do not use an electrical type “line-lock” for a parking brake. These type line-locks are normally open and powered in the closed position, which is exactly what you want for a line-lock. I have two line-locks, one for the front brakes and one for the clutch release and both work great for those applications.

How do you do a burnout with a line lock?

Activating burnout mode To use Line Lock feature, using the five-way switch scroll down to Track Apps. And select Line Lock from the menu. To engage, firmly press and hold the brakes, press OK on the steering wheel, remove your foot from the brake pedal, and hit the accelerator.

What is line lock and how does it work?

The activated line-lock closes off the brake circuit and locks the wheels at the vehicle’s non-drive-end. The locked wheels hold the vehicle stationary in the burnout box so that the drive wheels can achieve the perfect burnout, warm, the tires, and not burn up the brakes on the driven wheels. When And How Do I Use It?

What is a line-lock solenoid?

Put simply, Line-Lock is a solenoid that you activate from inside your car. A solenoid is a simple device made up of only a few pieces: a coil of tightly wound copper wire, a housing, and a plunger made of magnetic material.

What does line lock do on a burnout box?

The activated line-lock closes off the brake circuit and locks the wheels at the vehicle’s non-drive-end. The locked wheels hold the vehicle stationary in the burnout box so that the drive wheels can achieve the perfect burnout, warm, the tires, and not burn up the brakes on the driven wheels.