wrecker : 205 T case brake conversion

[brute4c]

Re: 205 T case brake conversion
Post by brute4c on Jun 21, 2006, 1:02pm

Here are spicers 205 disc ebrake pics...sorry I havent found the text yet:

[PseudoZone]

Re: 205 T case brake conversion
Post by socal715 on Jun 21, 2006, 1:14pm

Caliper/rotor/master seems like a heck of a lot of work just for a E-brake..... why not just put a line lock in it and be done???

[Elwenil]

Re: 205 T case brake conversion
Post by elwenil on Jun 21, 2006, 1:36pm

That's Spicerfab. Tom probably did it that way just because he had the junk sitting around and he was bored, lol.

[PseudoZone]

Re: 205 T case brake conversion
Post by rpgdeity on Jun 21, 2006, 2:17pm

Line lock is nice to have, but if for some reason you lose hydraulic pressure, then you have no parking brake, or regular brakes. I like having the mechanical T-case brake as a parking and emergency brake. Thinking of the worst possible situation, if you lost hydraulic pressure and also broke a rear driveshaft, then you would really be in trouble. The safest route in my opinion would be a mechanical parking brake that goes to the axle, but since that isn't really an option with the stock 715 rear axle, I think the next best bet is the mechanical T-case brake.

[PseudoZone]

Re: 205 T case brake conversion
Post by socal715 on Jun 21, 2006, 2:27pm

Yeah, but if you lose pressure.. you have daddy issues... and you're screwed anyways no matter what you're running.

[brute4c]

Re: 205 T case brake conversion
Post by brute4c on Jun 21, 2006, 2:30pm

Most states dont call a line lock an emergency brake legally either because it relies on the same fluid as the regular brakes...they want to see a backup system that is totally seperate so that if the primary fails, the backup is still A1.

[PseudoZone]

Re: 205 T case brake conversion
Post by socal715 on Jun 21, 2006, 2:41pm

Very good point Jon. However, here in Kalifornia we ran them on our rigs.. but i guess never had anyone ever want to inspect them either.

[BigWheelBob]

Re: 205 T case brake conversion
Post by bigwheelbob on Jun 21, 2006, 2:48pm

Alot of line locks will loose preasire when left for any length of time also.

[PseudoZone]

Re: 205 T case brake conversion
Post by socal715 on Jun 21, 2006, 2:49pm

Yep and they will kill the batteries too. I never used them for any lengthy period of time. I guess im talking about offroad rigs in general.

[brute4c]

Re: 205 T case brake conversion
Post by brute4c on Jun 21, 2006, 2:51pm

If it is strictly for off road, I think its a great idea....or even if there is a working mechanical ebrake....then one can add a line lock and have the best of everything to pick from...cover all the bases....thats is what I intend to have...................................someday.... .........................