Oh the carnage.........

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Micolock

Thats how I solved my parkbrake issues.

I just installed one in my truck in the last month. So far i really like the way that thing holds the truck.

Stan

 

[Turbo1Ton]

Thats how I solved my parkbrake issues.
I just installed one in my truck in the last month. So far i really like the way that thing holds the truck.
Stan

Where did you purchase the mico lock? What version did you get? How hard was the install?

Jeff

 

[Regcabguy]

Good 'ol dad.

I learned to drive on a Renault Dauphine in 1965. It had a floor mounted three speed transmission. Dad taught me to leave it in gear and set the brake when parking it. On an auto he also taught me to leave it in neutral,set the brake,let it roll forward or backwqrd,then put it in park and shut it off. No problems to date on that subject. Too bad I didn't follow his other words of wisdom.

 

[icman95]

What's a Micolock? If it helps, I'd like to know more about it.

 

[MrBee]

I do not know for sure but my bet is that the micolock is a "Line Lock" system. If you are not aware of that, you would place your foot on the brake pedal and depress then flip a switch which captures the pressure and keeps your brake pads against the rotors.

Some are full system and some are front only.

 

[CROW]

I would also like to know about the microlock system. Some boat ramps are awfully steep.

 

[SWC]

There is a thread going in 2nd gen about the park brake problems on 01. 5 and 02's. http://https://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/2nd-generation-ram-forum-no-engine-transmission-discussions/202765-emergency-brake-adjustment.html I am a terrible typer so here is my post from that thread.



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I should have said Micolock Brake System. A Micolock is installed in the brake line and when activated keeps the brake fluid pressurized after you remove your foot from the brake peddle. On my truck I installed it in the line to the rear brakes. The lever can be flipped before I push on the brakes or after. The fluid is held by a check valve. When I want to release the brakes I move the lever down and a cam on the lever pushes against a little rod which pushes the check valve open releasing the brake fluid. This system will not interfer with the ABS when driving.

This is the company http://http://www.mico.com/products/...info.php?id=20 There are several styles to choose from. This is the one I am using http://http://www.mico.com/products/...info.php?id=43

I am in Canada and my price was around $270. It should be cheaper down there. To find it check any large truck outfitter.

Unfortunately I don't have any pictures of the installation. I may have to clean up the truck and do that though.



After that posting I checked on the Mico Lock site and found a remote electric unit which I have used before. I wanted to use that unit but the supplier that I spoke to could not find it in their information. It is the top one on this pagehttp://http://www.mico.com/store/product-detail.php?catid=6 The one I used I ran the brake line into the cab and mounted the lever lock above and to the left of the ash tray. I had to remove some of the panel under the steering column to route the lines to the Mico lever lock.



Sorry about the long post.

Stan

 

[icman95]

I know what a line lock is, but I hadn't thought about one since I was into the antique Mopars where they are used for drag racing. I wasn't into the racing, just ran into people who talked about them. I think it's a great idea to use one on our trucks. I'll have to look into it. Thanks.

 

[SWC]

Line Lock

icman95, I would be careful with the use of a line lock for a longer period of time.

Before I installed the Mico lock I checked with a performance shop around here looking for a cheaper alternative. When I told the supplier what I wanted to do with it he said a line lock was designed to hold for a short time. I don't know how a line lock works. I assume a solenoid holds a valve against the brake fluid so when you release the line lock the release is instantanious.

The remote electric Mico lock I refered to in the previous post is similar to the lever lock in that you can set the switch before or while you have the brake pushed down. To release the electric unit you turn the switch off and then push the brake in again to get enough pressure to release the check valve. I had that unit on a 91 Chev 1 ton with a 454. The brake line ran close enough to the exhaust that if I let the truck idle with the Mico lock on, the brake fluid would heat up and expand and I could not release the valve in the remote unit. I had to crawl under the truck and open the bleeder to take some pressure off. I learned to set the brake so it would just hold the truck and trailer.

Stan

 

[icman95]

Thanks for the warning. Using it when pulling my trailer was what I was thinking. We'll see if I actually get my hands on one.