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Line Lock
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Burning Brakes
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From: St. Lucie, FLORIDA 757 RWHP 694 RWTQ
Line Lock
I bought the Cartek line lock package at Christmas time as it was a special they ran back then. I finally had it installed and will be getting my car back soon. How many of you out there have it and actually use it.
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St. Jude Donor '08
Use it every time at the track! Roger and the boys installed one in my C5 and my C6. DTE posted a big post a year or so ago about how to keep your diff alive and they said a line lock was important to keep the brakes from putting an uneven load on the posi.
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From: Brentwood World's first A6 in the 9's (including N/A, blower, turbo and nitrous cars) 9.950@139.267 CA
Been using mine since last year and love it.
Getting your brakes bled properly afterwards however is a bit of a challenge but that has absolutely nothing to do with Cartek or the line lock kit. The issue is with the ABS unit needing to be opened properly with a Tech 2. I was able to get around it by using a Motive Powerbleeder and several panic stops before I started the bleeding process and the brakes feel like they should again.
Christopher
Getting your brakes bled properly afterwards however is a bit of a challenge but that has absolutely nothing to do with Cartek or the line lock kit. The issue is with the ABS unit needing to be opened properly with a Tech 2. I was able to get around it by using a Motive Powerbleeder and several panic stops before I started the bleeding process and the brakes feel like they should again.
Christopher
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The best part about a line lock is that it's a very cost effective mod that really can help save the car from some driveline damage.
Of course the rear tires that one tends to heat a little more when they have a line lock aren't cheap.
Of course the rear tires that one tends to heat a little more when they have a line lock aren't cheap.
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St. Jude Donor '08
We have Hurst Roll Control units with custom formed lines these prefabbed kits from Cartek are a great deal for diy guys as double flaring and bending lines is tricky if you aren't used to it and have the proper tools.