[Z06] Looking for a line lock...which one?
Drifting
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From: Orlando FL
Well I finally got the line lock parts in the mail today. Hooked them up and guess what??? Still leaking all over the place. I'm gonn try swapping out the fittings on the main piece itself. This isn't what I expected out of a $200.00 part.
Last edited by dragon84; Oct 10, 2005 at 09:48 PM.
Racer
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From: Madison Virginia
Originally Posted by dragon84
Well I finally got the line lock parts in the mail today. Hooked them up and guess what??? Still leaking all over the place. I'm gonn try swapping out the fittings on the main piece itself. This isn't what I expected out of a $200.00 part.
I can't return mine because I ended up cutting it to make it work. I already had the interior apart to install a shifter so I REALLY wanted to get the line lock installed in the same day. BTW, mine was $260 lol. If they ignore comments and e-mail regarding a simple line lock then there is NO WAY IN HELL I would buy a forged short block from them in the future. When my warranty runs out...I'm calling Andy.
Drifting
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From: Orlando FL
Originally Posted by Cyric
Where are the leaks coming from? Make sure u compare the fittings on the stock piece to the new one. Mine had the wrong type of threads totally. The receipt shows the right application but something was clearly screwed up. An e-mail or something from CarTek would have been nice. I'm sure they have seen my posts regarding the problems but they still haven't acknowleged the problem.
I can't return mine because I ended up cutting it to make it work. I already had the interior apart to install a shifter so I REALLY wanted to get the line lock installed in the same day. BTW, mine was $260 lol. If they ignore comments and e-mail regarding a simple line lock then there is NO WAY IN HELL I would buy a forged short block from them in the future. When my warranty runs out...I'm calling Andy.
I can't return mine because I ended up cutting it to make it work. I already had the interior apart to install a shifter so I REALLY wanted to get the line lock installed in the same day. BTW, mine was $260 lol. If they ignore comments and e-mail regarding a simple line lock then there is NO WAY IN HELL I would buy a forged short block from them in the future. When my warranty runs out...I'm calling Andy.
Its leaking at the bottom end of the unit right where the two fittings thread together. I tightened it as much as anyone could and it still leaks. I also have it all wired up and can't return it. They sent me two extra brass large fittings that screw into the main piece. I'm goging to try replacing on of them and see if it works. If not, then it was a total waste of money. Not to mention the lost hours installing and uninstalling brake parts and bleeding my system!!!!!
Racer
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From: Madison Virginia
Sorry to hear about your line lock. I thought maybe mine was a fluke. I guess not.
Cartek's quality really seems to be slipping. Maybe Dave will look in to what the problem is with their line locks.
I noticed that when I had questions about purchasing their kit, I got an instant response. But when I had a problem with it, no response at all.
Cartek's quality really seems to be slipping. Maybe Dave will look in to what the problem is with their line locks.
I noticed that when I had questions about purchasing their kit, I got an instant response. But when I had a problem with it, no response at all.
Drifting
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From: Orlando FL
Well a buddy and I just swapped out the brass fitting int he line lock itself. My buddy said the threads looked "weird" as did the hole in the bottom. It was more oval then circular. We put the line lock in a vise, installed a new brass fitting and sealed the heck out of it. We did a air pressure test out then in some water. "looks" line no more leak, but we shall see. I'm gonna se aside an entire day to install this time so I'm not bleeding my brakes at midnight before work again.
Melting Slicks
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What a bummer... I just had a Cartek line lock installed... Zero Problems and it works great. 
I'm ready for a new set of rear tires now
Cartek has been selling these for several years and I have never heard anything bad about them. As for as the lines not being bent right... sounds like you might have a kit a different year. Did GM change the Anti-Lock brake unit mid model year ??
When I first went to buy mine over the counter... the kits for the Corvette required you to flare a peice of break line and add the proper fittings. I bought the Cartek because it was a complete bolt in kit.
Maybe, the manufacture put out a batch of bad fittings
I'm ready for a new set of rear tires now
Cartek has been selling these for several years and I have never heard anything bad about them. As for as the lines not being bent right... sounds like you might have a kit a different year. Did GM change the Anti-Lock brake unit mid model year ??
When I first went to buy mine over the counter... the kits for the Corvette required you to flare a peice of break line and add the proper fittings. I bought the Cartek because it was a complete bolt in kit.
Maybe, the manufacture put out a batch of bad fittings
Racer
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From: Madison Virginia
Mine had the wrong fitting as well as being too short. I have a 2003 Z06 and that's what I told Dave when I ordered it. The receipt lists the applications as 2001 + for model year. I don't know what happened but it was a PITA. My problems weren't as bad as Dragon84's though. My solenoid worked okay when it was hooked up.
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Racer
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From: Riverview Florida
I bought a linelock from summit for $39 brand new i think. The install can't be so hard that it would warrant me to pay $235 for the same solenoid with some prebent lines. just my .02
http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...h.asp&N=400303
part number: sbr-ll
http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...h.asp&N=400303
part number: sbr-ll
Racer
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From: Madison Virginia
[QUOTE=John S.]I bought a linelock from summit for $39 brand new i think. The install can't be so hard that it would warrant me to pay $235 for the same solenoid with some prebent lines. just my .02
http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...h.asp&N=400303
That would prob be the best bet. You just need to find the correct fittings. My local parts store doesn't stock them.
http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...h.asp&N=400303
That would prob be the best bet. You just need to find the correct fittings. My local parts store doesn't stock them.
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Per George8211's recommendation, I was ready to dish out the CC, but seems like there's some issues. I guess i'll just wait till next spring to install mine. I'm sure by then things will be worked out!
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Drifting
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Originally Posted by y2k02c5
Per George8211's recommendation, I was ready to dish out the CC, but seems like there's some issues. I guess i'll just wait till next spring to install mine. I'm sure by then things will be worked out!
Also, just wanted to say that he is having a special now and got my lock for $50 off.
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Hmm, Cool.. Thanks Alex.... 50 bucks may change my mind of waiting till spring!
You ordering online or via phone? if online, pm the link
thanks
You ordering online or via phone? if online, pm the link
thanks
