line lock install
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Instructor
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line lock install
I am installing my line lock on my 96 lt4 and am putting it in the rear compartment next to the ABS unit and was wondering if anyone knew where to get a metric 12mm to 3/16 tube union, I cant seem to find one and dont fell like cutting the line and struggling to flare it in there. I have the m12 adapter that screws into the ABS unit. Thanks.
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line lock
What year model do you have Skateparkdave? what dues every one do about the seperate lines on the front system? can a person plug the fitting on one of the ports on the master cylinder and Tee off after you go through the line lock solenoid?
Last edited by black85vette; Mar 28, 2006 at 05:25 PM. Reason: typo
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06
Originally Posted by black85vette
What year model do you have Skateparkdave? what dues every one do about the seperate lines on the front system? can a person plug the fitting on one of the ports on the master cylinder and Tee off after you go through the line lock solenoid?
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St. Jude Donor '04
Originally Posted by WEH 2000C5
for us uninformed,what is the purpose of a line lock?
Thank You.
Thank You.
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Originally Posted by black85vette
What year model do you have Skateparkdave? what dues every one do about the seperate lines on the front system? can a person plug the fitting on one of the ports on the master cylinder and Tee off after you go through the line lock solenoid?
I have pics on how I did it.
Check out line lock at: http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a26/vet85us/
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
Aeroquip sells a 12mmx1.0 to -4an adapter. Summit carries it. That's the only 12x1.0 fitting I've been able to locate.
It's galvanized aluminum though.
It's galvanized aluminum though.
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From: Plainfield IL
line lcok
yep me too, i just went throught the whole dorman catalog and they dont make any of them. I dont want to put it under the hood because its a tight fit and like hiding in the rear compartment out of sight. I just cut the line and flared it, no big deal, I will post some pics when I get a chance, it is a really clean and hidden install.
This is where I plan on installing mine.
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
Good thing GM gave the 85 vette TWO front brake circuits. 
What if I put it on the rear line and use it to block them open. Then I can just use the brake without any worry of frying my rear brakes.
And modulating the front brakes during burnouts can come in handy for skillful smokeshows.
What if I put it on the rear line and use it to block them open. Then I can just use the brake without any worry of frying my rear brakes.
And modulating the front brakes during burnouts can come in handy for skillful smokeshows.