How Do I Disable My Rear Brakes?

DEATHDEALER117 · November 22nd, 2009, 01:30 AM

Im looking to burn up my old tires but i dont want to wreck my brakes in the process. My first idea was to somehow disable them but then I got another idea, is there some sort of system or mechanism you can install to turn off the rear brakes at will? Another question I have is, how badly does burning tires mess up your brakes?

HMUSN · November 22nd, 2009, 01:34 AM

badly and yes you can bypass it. It is called a line lock.

welcome to the forums.

101fng · November 22nd, 2009, 01:35 AM

i think that's called a line lock lol

DEATHDEALER117 · November 22nd, 2009, 01:39 AM

Line lock, gotcha. Thanks alot!

101fng · November 22nd, 2009, 02:00 AM

no problem brosef

i combined brother with joseph.

brianm · November 22nd, 2009, 03:58 AM

it wouln't hurt your brakes much at all. Get out there and melt em off

2006greyGT · November 22nd, 2009, 06:31 AM

new pads = cheap and easy
line locks = much more $$$ and time to install.
your going to have the wheels off any way for the new tire install just slap
some new pads on there

NUTCASE · November 22nd, 2009, 06:49 AM

I know you just want to burn off your tires, however if you are going to be taking this car to the track alot I would suggest line locks.

2006greyGT · November 22nd, 2009, 07:38 AM

the burn out box really doesn't do as much damage as you would think w/o linelocks... I have made over 300 passes on and my pads in back are still fine... wouldn't be my first choice of a mod... well I guess that's obvious
if he was really going to smoke'em till they pop then the heat might damage the pads but they won't wear out because of one burnout/off

brianm · November 22nd, 2009, 01:02 PM

I have been doing brake burns for years with all my cars/trucks and never had to change a set of rear pads/drums yet.

05GTXR · November 22nd, 2009, 06:10 PM

I have bad luck w/brakes and wheels

Jucostud · November 22nd, 2009, 09:09 PM

Lol, I've messed up a set of rotors, pads, clutch, and flywheel by locking the rear brakes up and spinning the tires. Locking up the rear brakes puts unnessicary stress in the driveline.

Casey4s · November 22nd, 2009, 09:24 PM

A line lock is the way to go, too many burnouts really mess up pads and can seriously damage rotors too. i just helped a friend change his rear pad and rotors because of burn outs.

DC_Dave · November 22nd, 2009, 09:25 PM

Braking systems are biased to the front brakes (most of the car's stopping power is in the front brakes).

So, finding the least amount of brake pressure that will hold the car still and still spin the tires shouldn't hurt your rear brakes much at all. In fact, as long as the car is not moving, it should take less pedal pressure to hold the car still than coming to a stop in normal driving (meaning your rear brakes aren't even working that hard during the burnout).

NastyFX4 · November 22nd, 2009, 09:45 PM

The SLP line lock system is cheap, reliable, and easy to install.

Casey4s · November 22nd, 2009, 09:59 PM

Originally Posted by NastyStang113

The SLP line lock system is cheap, reliable, and easy to install.

+1, I just installed an SLP a few months ago. I liked the fact that it came with pre-cut pre-bent brake lines to simplify the install.

NastyFX4 · November 23rd, 2009, 12:22 AM

Originally Posted by Casey4s

+1, I just installed an SLP a few months ago. I liked the fact that it came with pre-cut pre-bent brake lines to simplify the install.

Got any pictures of it on your car?

Mickey · November 23rd, 2009, 12:47 AM

Id like to see pics of the slp line lock system...any links?

NastyFX4 · November 23rd, 2009, 01:09 AM

The solenoid can be seen here right under the air intake tube.

Mickey · November 23rd, 2009, 01:26 AM

price?

November 22nd, 2009, 01:30 AM	#1
DEATHDEALER117 Regular 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: West Hills (LA) California Posts: 54 iTrader: 0 reviews	How Do I Disable My Rear Brakes? Im looking to burn up my old tires but i dont want to wreck my brakes in the process. My first idea was to somehow disable them but then I got another idea, is there some sort of system or mechanism you can install to turn off the rear brakes at will? Another question I have is, how badly does burning tires mess up your brakes?

November 22nd, 2009, 01:34 AM	#2
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 36,836 iTrader: 9 reviews	badly and yes you can bypass it. It is called a line lock. welcome to the forums. __________________

November 22nd, 2009, 01:35 AM	#3
101fng Banned 2009 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 5,702 iTrader: 2 reviews	i think that's called a line lock lol __________________ my rules: 1) at least pretend like you know thrasher and I are together 2) try to arrange a personal meeting with thrasher, and it will only be a matter of time before you meet 101fng

November 22nd, 2009, 02:00 AM	#5
101fng Banned 2009 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 5,702 iTrader: 2 reviews	no problem brosef i combined brother with joseph. __________________ my rules: 1) at least pretend like you know thrasher and I are together 2) try to arrange a personal meeting with thrasher, and it will only be a matter of time before you meet 101fng

November 22nd, 2009, 03:58 AM	#6
brianm Hardcore Enthusiast 2011 ram 1500 hemi Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: sylvan lake, alberta Posts: 1,333 iTrader: 0 reviews	it wouln't hurt your brakes much at all. Get out there and melt em off __________________ vmp500 hp. jba lts. powerhouse d/s Sold

November 22nd, 2009, 01:39 AM	#4
DEATHDEALER117 Regular 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: West Hills (LA) California Posts: 54 iTrader: 0 reviews	Line lock, gotcha. Thanks alot!

November 22nd, 2009, 06:31 AM	#7
2006greyGT Premium Member 2006 Satin Silver GT 11.08@125.22 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: KC Posts: 2,954 iTrader: 0 reviews	new pads = cheap and easy line locks = much more $$$ and time to install. your going to have the wheels off any way for the new tire install just slap some new pads on there __________________ 2.6l KENNE BELL 298 Stroker, Ported heads Pro Motion Built 3650/McLeod RST/ MGW Short Throw Long tube/O/R X /Borla Touring 8 rib/65 lb injectors/GT500 twin fuel ET Drag Slicks/3.73 gear Detroit Truetrac /CDC AGR Spoiler

November 22nd, 2009, 06:49 AM	#8
NUTCASE Regular 2006 mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MD Posts: 211 iTrader: 0 reviews	I know you just want to burn off your tires, however if you are going to be taking this car to the track alot I would suggest line locks. __________________ 2006 Mustang GT. JLT, UDP's, CMDP's, Bamachips 93tune, LCAs, panard bar, spray, assorted madness. 7.79 @ 90.5 in the 1/8 like a BOSS

November 22nd, 2009, 07:38 AM	#9
2006greyGT Premium Member 2006 Satin Silver GT 11.08@125.22 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: KC Posts: 2,954 iTrader: 0 reviews	the burn out box really doesn't do as much damage as you would think w/o linelocks... I have made over 300 passes on and my pads in back are still fine... wouldn't be my first choice of a mod... well I guess that's obvious if he was really going to smoke'em till they pop then the heat might damage the pads but they won't wear out because of one burnout/off __________________ 2.6l KENNE BELL 298 Stroker, Ported heads Pro Motion Built 3650/McLeod RST/ MGW Short Throw Long tube/O/R X /Borla Touring 8 rib/65 lb injectors/GT500 twin fuel ET Drag Slicks/3.73 gear Detroit Truetrac /CDC AGR Spoiler

November 22nd, 2009, 01:02 PM	#10
brianm Hardcore Enthusiast 2011 ram 1500 hemi Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: sylvan lake, alberta Posts: 1,333 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have been doing brake burns for years with all my cars/trucks and never had to change a set of rear pads/drums yet. __________________ vmp500 hp. jba lts. powerhouse d/s Sold

November 22nd, 2009, 06:10 PM	#11
05GTXR Enthusiast 05 GT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SC Posts: 586 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have bad luck w/brakes and wheels __________________ MODS IN GARAGE

November 22nd, 2009, 09:09 PM	#12
Jucostud booooost'd 2007 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: drink'n ur kool-aid Posts: 6,985 iTrader: 0 reviews	Lol, I've messed up a set of rotors, pads, clutch, and flywheel by locking the rear brakes up and spinning the tires. Locking up the rear brakes puts unnessicary stress in the driveline. __________________ Jucostud's Official Build Thread I'm selling everything off my car, if i have something u want, pm me. 1988 lx 5.0 - Daily 2007 vortech gt - for sale 2012 mustang 5.0 - December 2011 Last edited by Jucostud; November 22nd, 2009 at 09:13 PM.

November 22nd, 2009, 09:24 PM	#13
Casey4s Regular Torch Red 2005 GT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Woodbridge, Virginia Posts: 195 iTrader: 0 reviews	A line lock is the way to go, too many burnouts really mess up pads and can seriously damage rotors too. i just helped a friend change his rear pad and rotors because of burn outs.

November 22nd, 2009, 09:25 PM	#14
DC_Dave Newbie 2006 V6 Vert 5spd Manny Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 28 iTrader: 0 reviews	Braking systems are biased to the front brakes (most of the car's stopping power is in the front brakes). So, finding the least amount of brake pressure that will hold the car still and still spin the tires shouldn't hurt your rear brakes much at all. In fact, as long as the car is not moving, it should take less pedal pressure to hold the car still than coming to a stop in normal driving (meaning your rear brakes aren't even working that hard during the burnout). __________________ '06 V6 Convertible 5spd Manual C&L Intake 93 Tune, Hurst Shifter, 8.8" t-loc 3.55 GT Sways, SMR STB

November 22nd, 2009, 09:45 PM	#15
NastyFX4 Made in U.S.A. 2011 F150 FX4 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 15,030 iTrader: 8 reviews	The SLP line lock system is cheap, reliable, and easy to install. __________________ NastyStang's Garage Sale!!

November 23rd, 2009, 01:26 AM	#20
Mickey I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 6,398 iTrader: 0 reviews	price? __________________ Under Construction

November 23rd, 2009, 12:47 AM	#18
Mickey I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 6,398 iTrader: 0 reviews	Id like to see pics of the slp line lock system...any links? __________________ Under Construction

November 23rd, 2009, 01:09 AM	#19
NastyFX4 Made in U.S.A. 2011 F150 FX4 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 15,030 iTrader: 8 reviews	The solenoid can be seen here right under the air intake tube. __________________ NastyStang's Garage Sale!!

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