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May 25, 2003 | 07:47 PM

hotbrakesracing

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From: des moines iowa

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what is wrong when my line lok will not release front brakes? or with line lok electricly disconnected i push brake peddle down and still front brakes will not release.. if i crack the line coming from line lok to porpportioning valve the brakes release instantly

May 25, 2003 | 07:49 PM

bence13_33

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From: Clymer PA

Re: line locks (hotbrakesracing)

Sounds like possibly a bad line lock solnoid?

Is this a new kit that you just installed or has it been in your car for a while?

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May 25, 2003 | 07:53 PM

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From: des moines iowa

Re: line locks (bence13_33)

it has been in car for about a year with very little use until this spring

May 26, 2003 | 12:20 PM

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Re: line locks (hotbrakesracing)

Do you have the lines on backwards? The in and the out mixed up. If you turn on the line lock under normal conditions and push the pedal after it is activated it should still allow the brakes to be applied.
Like Shane said it could be a bad solenoid.

May 26, 2003 | 08:00 PM

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Re: line locks (hotbrakesracing)

:withstupid: On the bad solenoid- I think that's the problem, if its trapped the fluid.

May 26, 2003 | 08:33 PM

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Re: line locks (79Corvette02)

I would try rewiring it. if that doesnt work. its broken

May 26, 2003 | 08:37 PM

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Re: line locks (hotbrakesracing)

If the solonoid is sticking, maybe some tapping on the side of it with wrench would free it up. If it keeps on stickin then I agree with the above. Bad solonoid.