brake lock security device

[x-unimog404]

Anyone out there heard of a device called a brake lock security lock??
It is a device that re-routes your brake lines into a alum cylinder which locks with a key to set your brakes in place.Its not a parking brake, but a seperate non-electrical setup.
The theory is that with the brakes locked, vehicle can be hot wired,or just started, but cannot be moved or towed because the brakes are "locked".
I Was thinking this might be an option for security since I will be driveing my 73 jf with the top off in the summer, and the hood does not lock.
Anyone seen these, or maybe using one??
I think the web site is www.brakelock.com . If anyone wants to look.
Thanks, Rob.

 

[nocents]

It is a line lock. Lots of folks use them when they dont have parking brakes. You push on the brakes then set the lock (while holding brake on). It is a valve that keeps the hydraulic pressure on you brakes untill you release it. Fork lift ues them too

Nocents

 

[x-unimog404]

This is not a line lock, It is simaler, but it locks the brakes with a key, not a switch or button. Once the key is inserted and turned, the pedal is pressed and the key removed, The brakes are locked until you remove the key.
I have seen line lockes for motorhomes and motorcycles, but this is different.

 

[Godhead]

I haven't seen this exact setup but, a couple of brake locking systems similar to this. Turn the key, pump the brakes.. locked... turn the key again .. unlocked.

Positive reveiws from the owners have me waiting to do this on mine as well. Seems much more secure than any electronic disabling and would make it difficult for someone to even tow you away.

 

[Rice]

The smallest of leaks in any of the slave cylinders or in the master and the device will not work. (i.e. once it leaks down the brakes are gone)

If the braking system is working and someone is wanting to tow the vehicle, snip the brake line and they're gone. What I would like to make or find is a way to bind and lock the transfer case (or the rear ends). So far my brain hasn't uncovered a way to make it happen.

Rice

 

[paranoid56]

are there any long term damages to using one of these? i didnt think the brakes were designed to be pressurized all the time?
Thanks
Shane

 

[x-unimog404]

I do not think the brakes are pressurixed all the time, only when the system is locked. does not work will driveing, only when the key is turned and locked.
I thought about the snipping a brake line to tow it away, that is always possible, but for someone who thinks the can just maybe lift the hood and hot wire it and drive away, it wont go anywhere.
And if someone really wants to steal something, they will find a way.
Maybe just a big Kriptonite lock around the roll bar and the stering wheel would work just as well.

 

[usmcruiser]

I have always been a big fan of the removable steering wheel theory. If you cant steer it you cant drive it away. This dosent prevent some one from pulling it on a flat bed truck but hey I would rather deter 1/2 the theives instead of none of them.

 

[ian]

The brake lock you describe works well in theory but as others have said, it's not good for the hydraulics. I suppose you could lock them when they're not under pressure but the jerk will just end up crashing your rig.

Hidden kill-switches and valves can always be found and are (usually) easily defeated. Running your fuel line through a valve located inside a locked Tuffy might not be a bad idea. Fuel shutoff lines are near impossible to "jump".

Security in a pinch -- Take the ignition wire with you. Better yet, cut 2" of the core out of an old one and swap it. I doubt many theives carry a spare with them. Also a common trail prank.

As x-unimog said, an apt thief can always find a way.

 

[x-unimog404]

By the ignition wire, you mean the coil wire??
Between the fake coil wire, taking out the rotor, and the lock on the roll bar, I think its a good start.

 

[ian]

Yep.. coil->dizzy wire.