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what the heck is a trans-brake and what is a line lock solenoid? Where are they located? Can someone tell me step by step how to wire this, and also where I can find these on my truck? 74 C10 350/350.
....line lock i have no idea what that is
A tow truck I used to operate had a line lock on the rear brake line. You would stop and flip the lever then let off the brake. It worked quicker and held better than the parking brake. I am assuming that it what they are...
Quote from: zieg85 on April 18, 2012, 09:26:53 PMA tow truck I used to operate had a line lock on the rear brake line. You would stop and flip the lever then let off the brake. It worked quicker and held better than the parking brake. I am assuming that it what they are...Zieg, Just a "for thought" conversation. We put the linelocks on the front axle of our wreckers & flatbeds. With the driveshaft or back wheels having the E-brake, this gives you 4 wheel brakes. This is good for several reasons. If you pulling a vehicle using the winch, you have 4 friction areas on the ground...this is real helpful on slippery roads. Also the back axle is most times closer to the edge of the road where it's more likely to be slippery, light gravel, ect. so when using the front brakes...they are in the middle of the road. With the flatbeds, you can take the weight off of the back axle if the bed is angled a bit too much...on a slippery day, the truck can slide ahead. Once it starts moving it's not always pretty. Lorne