Looking for an after market e-brake set up

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getting ready for cmcc and my cable is beyond oem length. My lift just makes it wayyyyyyyyyyyyyy to short. Its all there and intact but my last trip out make it I THINK unadjustable

Any cheap suggestions?
 
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I am not grasping the ball valve consept?
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line locks all rely on you stepping on the brake and then locking the pressure down.

Same as a ball valve.

Tcase brake is a "better" option, but the line lock should pass tech without issue.

line lock will require you running the brake lines into the cab.
 
what about the ball valve option?
Is it better than the electric one? As in more reliable...........I am finding many complaints on all the others
I dont have a problem with lines in the cab..........I am just trying to keep it simple. There is really no way to keep a oem cable set up on this thing.
Mace said:
line locks all rely on you stepping on the brake and then locking the pressure down.

Same as a ball valve.

Tcase brake is a "better" option, but the line lock should pass tech without issue.

line lock will require you running the brake lines into the cab.
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Line locks are not e-brakes. They are only a parking brake, which is different. You can't use them to stop the truck if your regular brakes fail. Not sure about trail inspections, but I know they are not accepted for annual inspection here as an e-brake alternative.

I have a very old (2003 I think) 1st generation All-Pro t-case e-brake. I like it, although the caliper pad is about shot. Hope they sell replacements.
 
NH is pretty fussy about brakes, and I've never had a problem. I've had them give it the "what the heck is that thing?" look, but when I explain it they have no problem passing it.
 
4.4.7. Every modified vehicle shall be equipped with a parking brake system which:


4.4.7.1. Provides braking action on at least two wheels of the same axle.


4.4.7.2. Is actuated by a control that is operated by the driver's hands or foot and remains set in the applied position until released by a separate action.



4.4.7.3. Is actuated by a means independent of the service brake system except that the brake shoes and drums, or pads and discs, may be common to both the service and parking brake systems.
 
toy4xfun said:
4.4.7. Every modified vehicle shall be equipped with a parking brake system which:


4.4.7.1. Provides braking action on at least two wheels of the same axle.


4.4.7.2. Is actuated by a control that is operated by the driver's hands or foot and remains set in the applied position until released by a separate action.



4.4.7.3. Is actuated by a means independent of the service brake system except that the brake shoes and drums, or pads and discs, may be common to both the service and parking brake systems.
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4.4.7.3 makes it sound like the line lock or ball valve option may not pass tech. Depending on who is searching.

There is nothing that would prevent the Driveline Pbrake from passing tech by these rules.

Remember, almost all FJ40's had a driveline parking brake.

i would NOT use the electric line locks as a pbrake. Only the mechanical ones or a ball valve.

Just as a side note. Not allowing linelocks as pbrakes at events is shooting yourself in the foot IMHO.
 
toy4xfun said:
4.4.7. Every modified vehicle shall be equipped with a parking brake system which:


4.4.7.1. Provides braking action on at least two wheels of the same axle.


4.4.7.2. Is actuated by a control that is operated by the driver's hands or foot and remains set in the applied position until released by a separate action.



4.4.7.3. Is actuated by a means independent of the service brake system except that the brake shoes and drums, or pads and discs, may be common to both the service and parking brake systems.
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I see nothing there that would preclude using a t-case e-brake. It passes all those tests. And yes there are other vehicles that had that type of e-brake from the factory.

But 4.4.7.3 is exactly why a linelock won't pass. If you snap a brake line or if it rots/rusts thru and you lose hydraulics, a line-lock won't hold pressure.
 
4.4.7.1. Provides braking action on at least two wheels of the same axle.

Says ON the wheel.... One tech might pass it, while another will not.


On the All Pro parking brake, when the pads are shot you have to buy a new caliper. They do not sell juts the pads, as the caliper is made for a industrial application.
 
Mike C said:
4.4.7.1. Provides braking action on at least two wheels of the same axle.

Says ON the wheel.... One tech might pass it, while another will not.


On the All Pro parking brake, when the pads are shot you have to buy a new caliper. They do not sell juts the pads, as the caliper is made for a industrial application.
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So no FJ40's are allowed at this event then?

"Provides braking on at least two wheels" to me, means that if you pull the driveshaft mounted pbrake, you are stopping at least the rear two wheels.

If you will not allow that. The rules need to be changed, badly.
 
KLF said:
I see nothing there that would preclude using a t-case e-brake. It passes all those tests. And yes there are other vehicles that had that type of e-brake from the factory.

But 4.4.7.3 is exactly why a linelock won't pass. If you snap a brake line or if it rots/rusts thru and you lose hydraulics, a line-lock won't hold pressure.
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this is WV state inspection requirements, and the brake has to be at the wheel.
 
toy4xfun said:
this is WV state inspection requirements, and the brake has to be at the wheel.
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Again, are you honestly telling me that FJ40's are not legal in WV?
 
4.4.7. Every modified vehicle shall be equipped with a parking brake system which:

If it is a factory parking brake, it would be legal. State laws can be a pain in the butt to deal with some times.
 
toy4xfun said:
this is WV state inspection requirements, and the brake has to be at the wheel.
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I disagree, I don't interpret the rule that way. And like Mace says, this would mean a lot of FJ40's would be illegal in that state, from the factory.

I think it's a stretch to take the rule that far. And it's doubtful it would be enforced that tightly. Many states say that headlights must be DOT-certified, yet we see ricers running around with those stoopid non-conforming blue HID-wannabe headlights, I'm sure they never get questioned. I've had E-code headlights in my truck for many years, never been a problem, and I intentionally go to a guy that is really fussy about inspections, I wanna be safe.
 
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