Hillbilly Brake concern

[adudes]

Looking at getting a Hillbilly Brake more for a theft deterrent than anything. My concern is keeping the brakes pressurized for periods of time. How long can I keep the brakes locked before I need to worry about doing any damage? An hour, a day? Thanks

 

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[ODAMO]

Looking at getting a Hillbilly Brake more for a theft deterrent than anything. My concern is keeping the brakes pressurized for periods of time. How long can I keep the brakes locked before I need to worry about doing any damage? An hour, a day? Thanks

Not sure, but thats a good question. My guess is over time it could cause rubber brake line expansion over weeks of constant on

 

[Remington]

Looking at getting a Hillbilly Brake more for a theft deterrent than anything. My concern is keeping the brakes pressurized for periods of time. How long can I keep the brakes locked before I need to worry about doing any damage? An hour, a day? Thanks

A day max Id say for the same reasons @ODAMO said.
just curious, why are u using this for anti theft? When the brake is applied its loosened and easily released. Plus the perpetrator will tell something is going on with the brake applied.
why not get a billyclub and lock the steering wheel?

 

[Robobrainiac]

I use an alarm for deterrent of theft on my machine.

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[Adam490]

A day max Id say for the same reasons @ODAMO said.
just curious, why are u using this for anti theft? When the brake is applied its loosened and easily released. Plus the perpetrator will tell something is going on with the brake applied.
why not get a billyclub and lock the steering wheel?

You can put a lock on the Hillbilly Brake that won't let it disengage.

 

[Remington]

You can put a lock on the Hillbilly Brake that won't let it disengage.

There u go again putting my dick in the dirt correcting me 🤣 😂

Hell I got one and didnt even see a slot for that. My bad I guess. But I still wouldn't leave that applied for extended periods of time due to the brake fluid pressure. We did some tests on situations like that in one Brakes certification classes for automotive and whaaaa aint good and makes a hell of a mess! 😂

 

[Hillbillytnt]

I really like mine and use it often while working on my driveway but never for more than 30 minutes at a time. The padlock option is handy if I drive it to the store or anywhere besides the gas station

 

[Scoop]

I wouldn't engage it for more than a few hours or so at a time ... certainly not overnight. But that's just my $0.02 ... which usually isn't even worth that much.

 

[Adam490]

I set my Hillbilly Brake any time I trailer my machines (PIk5 and Talon R). They've been set for well over 24 hours at a time on multiple occasions with zero issue. I wouldn't be too concerned about it. I wouldn't set it for a month or anything, but overnight or for a weekend hunting trip would be fine.

 

[PW2022]

From Mico Lock which uses the same concept,

Do not use 691 Brake Lock for overnight or prolonged
parking.

 

[Ohio4x4]

I set my Hillbilly Brake any time I trailer my machines (PIk5 and Talon R). They've been set for well over 24 hours at a time on multiple occasions with zero issue. I wouldn't be too concerned about it. I wouldn't set it for a month or anything, but overnight or for a weekend hunting trip would be fine.

I can let you know. My pioneer has been behind the barn all winter with the brake locked. I wouldn't worry about it either. I've left both pioneer and talon on two trailer for days with the brakes locked.

 

[Fyathyrio]

For long term disabling, pull a relay from the ignition system. One that kills fuel or ignition brain.

 

[Dirtstiffs-1000]

I got mine so the thieving bastards had to work at stealing mine. While I take aim.
And it's a good towing precaution.

 

[JenElio]

I've had my P1K locked with the Hillbilly brake on for a cpl days at a time and never had an issue 🤞

For long term disabling, pull a relay from the ignition system. One that kills fuel or ignition brain.

Yes, but it can still be rolled away and loaded else where. Hillbilly brake while still not unbreakable, it prevents a potential thief from a quick grab. They're going to have to work a little extra harder then expected and hopefully that just makes them move along, or give you/me enough time to get a good shot...... 😉🤷

 

[adudes]

The padlock option is handy if I drive it to the store or anywhere besides the gas station

This is what I am wanting to use it for, when it will be out of sight in the parking lot of a store. I've already replaced my tote that was strapped down with bungee cords to a lockable Moose trunk that's bolted to the bed.

 

[Plowboy1466]

This is what I am wanting to use it for, when it will be out of sight in the parking lot of a store. I've already replaced my tote that was strapped down with bungee cords to a lockable Moose trunk that's bolted to the bed.

I use my Hillbilly brake all the time but not for extended periods of time. Extended being days. When on the trailer or parking on a steep hill they are great. Probably never more than 24 hours. But back to your original question, I don't know if using it for long term will effect the brake system.

 

[john790]

Anytime my bike is on the trailer the brake is on and the bike in N.

 

[Remington]

Anytime my bike is on the trailer the brake is on and the bike in N.

You mean the handlebar brake right? I dont think they make a Hillbilly brake for a Bike 🤔 🥳

 

[WagginTail]

Looking at getting a Hillbilly Brake more for a theft deterrent than anything. My concern is keeping the brakes pressurized for periods of time. How long can I keep the brakes locked before I need to worry about doing any damage? An hour, a day? Thanks

Maybe you should reach out to hillbilly brake with this question

 

[Stilly1155]

Or Honda.