Why No Emergency Brake?

**Fireman** · #1 April 16th, 2008, 06:46 PM

Has anyone found an aftermarket E-brake for the RZR? I am so used to parking my fourwheeler anywhere. I keep getting stuck in Park parking my RZR on hills. It's driving me nuts. I'm thinking of building my own.

ldb · #2 April 16th, 2008, 08:01 PM

One of the first question I ask my brother when I got mine, no answer

**megadesertdiesel** · #3 April 16th, 2008, 08:05 PM

just wait there is something comming really soon.

trevorsride · #4 April 16th, 2008, 08:58 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by megadesertdiesel

just wait there is something comming really soon.

Come on, no info? Whats cookin?

mdevans · #5 April 17th, 2008, 03:53 AM

This pissed me off. why the hell would you build any sport car without an e-brake that pulls up between the seats. maybe because thay new a guy like me would use it to get through the turns faster. And i agree with having a parking brake also. It would come in handy if you need to winch yourself the rest of the way up a grade.

jansboy · #6 April 17th, 2008, 07:58 AM

One thing you can do is install a Mico Brake Lock. It would be available at parts store that carry truck parts. It hooks in the brake line to the calipers.

**BlueSTI** · #7 April 17th, 2008, 08:32 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by mdevans

This pissed me off. why the hell would you build any sport car without an e-brake that pulls up between the seats. maybe because thay new a guy like me would use it to get through the turns faster. And i agree with having a parking brake also. It would come in handy if you need to winch yourself the rest of the way up a grade.

What DOESNT piss you off? lol

guy48065 · #8 April 17th, 2008, 10:34 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by jansboy

One thing you can do is install a Mico Brake Lock. It would be available at parts store that carry truck parts. It hooks in the brake line to the calipers.

I did this, it works and I use it... but there are issues.
1 - It's not a real easy mod. You need to mount the valve in the console where it fits and where it won't interfere with the shifter. It's very fussy to get aligned. Or maybe in the space between the seat belt latches. You need to get hoses the right length to keep them away from the driveshaft & shifter.

2 - Find the right adapters. The Rzr uses inverted flare fittings on the rear distribution block and the line lock uses 1/8" pipe fittings. I couldn't find hoses with the correct ends--so it's adapter city down there.

3 - You need to bleed the brakes when the installation is done (hey a few people don't even know how to check the oil...).

4 - You use a line lock by applying the brakes then close the valve. This keeps line pressure up and keeps the brakes applied. If you forget and take off with the line lock on you will destroy your rear pads in a hurry. If you used an electric line lock (like race cars or anyone who likes melting expensive tires), you could rig up an indicator light--but then you can't use the lock for extended periods of time since the valve uses power.

If I haven't talked you out of it yet here's the instructions I posted on PRC in November:

Quote: Originally Posted by guy48065

Gather all the necessary supplies:
* Manual line lock.
* 24" braided high pressure hose. If a suitable 1/8" brakeline with 90 degree inverted flare fittings can't be located you may have better luck finding a similar hose with AN type fittings.
* Adapters are needed with AN fittings to mount line lock to inverted flare stock brake line & distribution block.

I began the project by adjusting a laser crosshair to fall on the top/center of the rear of the console. Then I removed the console, seats and engine access door. The brake system rear distribution block is now visible.

With the laser still on I cut a strip of 1/8” aluminum to fit under the console (7” in length) and centered it on the beam. The line lock is held temporarily in place with carpet tape while the console is replaced & tested for interference.

Mount the valve as low as possible so the hydraulic lines won’t come into contact with the console or shifter bracket. The valve shaft can be extended with a coupler and piece of threaded rod. Once all clearances are verified, drill & permanently mount the valve & bracket.

Reposition the laser so it’s centered on the valve shaft. Remove the shaft extension and remount the console. The laser will mark the location where the hole is to be drilled.

Reinstall the shaft extension. Check to make sure brake lines will not contact driveshaft. Reinstall the console, shaft knob, shifter knob.

Done.

To operate: Depress the brake pedal. Push down on park lock knob. Release brake pedal. Brake pressure is held in rear brake lines. Brake light will also be ON when ignition is on due to line pressure activating the brakelight switch.
To release: Depress brake pedal. Pull up on knob.

Some sort of indicator is planned to show when the lock is engaged. Don't want to put on too many miles with the rear brakes dragging [

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mdevans · #9 April 17th, 2008, 07:41 PM

It wouldent piss me off if you left out your smart ass comments. (LOL)

stacrzr · #10 April 17th, 2008, 07:52 PM

good thread guys. the ranger 700 has parking brake, i think they all should.

powermizer · #11 April 17th, 2008, 08:24 PM

I like the line lock Idea. mdevans I like you. lol

**Fireman** · #12 April 17th, 2008, 08:52 PM

This is good stuff. I thought about the line lock too. But am thinking of going simple. I was thinking of attaching a cable to the foot brake from behind and make a hand lever lock similar to a four wheeler. I am not familiar with the ranger 700 would it be possible to use the e-brake system from the ranger on the rzr? Thanks guy48065 for the great pics if I can't get my idea to work I may go with yours.

mdevans · #13 April 18th, 2008, 03:53 AM

I will make my wife get out and hook my winch cable to a tree. If she say's no I will say i will do it but i hope the parking paw in the trans dont let go. see ya at the bottom. you did pay the life insurance dident you. and thats how i will invent the emergency michele brake.

**RZRider** · #14 April 18th, 2008, 05:54 AM

I too thought it would be a real nice addition, the only reason I can imagine it's not there is cost??
Maybe they thought the park paw really could hold the car in place and found no issues or difficulties removing it out of park.
I always thought seperate engagement of the rear wheels would be nice for doughnuts and power slides. Hmnnn maybe that's another reason they didn't install them. LOL

**BlueSTI** · #15 April 18th, 2008, 07:09 AM

I've parked on some pretty steep hills, and never had an issue pulling it out of park. Maybe I'm not parking on hills as steep as what some are referring to...

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