Disc brake reverse lockout

[496 Cubic Inches]

I'm installing some Kodiak SS disc brakes and am wondering about the reverse lockout needed. I'm going to install a new disc brake actuator,and some have a lockout pin. Do the manual lockout pins work well?

I don't mind having to get out and lockout the brakes,as I have to lower the engines to fit in the garage anyways.

I'd rather not have to add a reverse lockout solenoid,as it seems like one more thing to go wrong.

opinions?

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Disc brake reverse lockout

the manual works fine. although if you live in a hilly area, the auto works well also.

 

[mikeneal]

Re: Disc brake reverse lockout

I have the lock out (also have Kodiak SS). I have had it for 4 yrs and zero issues, worth the extra 40 bucks not to mess with a pin. Just use good wiring technique and it will be trouble free. (even in salt water , and I am in the salt and I assume you are as well since you bought the SS version.)

 

[QC]

Re: Disc brake reverse lockout

I have the reverse lockout solenoid and I can still use a pin if it failed, which it hasn't. I love not having to hop out, and with the disc brakes I cannot move an empty trailer in reverse. Will not budge.

 

[SuperNova]

Re: Disc brake reverse lockout

I run 12" disc brakes on a 8000# dual axle trailer. I have the reverse solenoid and have had no trouble with it over two seasons. The thing I like most about it is if I get into a parking lot or other situation where I have to make a 3-point turn I don't have to remember to get out and lock out the brakes. I do have a manual override also, but have never had to use it. There are two kinds of reverse solenoids available--one is just a dead-head shut-off valve and the other bypasses the brake fluid back into the resevoir. I was told there is less chance of damaging the coupler with the bypassing type solenoid, so that's the one I went with.
--
Stan

 

[CatTwentyTwo]

Re: Disc brake reverse lockout

You can certainly try it with just the pin, it might work out for your situation. If you decide the convenience of the solenoid makes it worth while, as I did, you can always add it later. I prefer the the bypass type solenoid also. If you have to stop facing down hill a bit, the blocking solenoid will not release the brakes when you put it in reverse. I think you are going to be very happy with your choice of brakes.

 

[Stunna980]

Re: Disc brake reverse lockout

Disreguard post setting up new topic

 

[Provo5]

Re: Disc brake reverse lockout

I started out using just the pin. Switched to the lock out solenoid just for the ease of it.

 

[ffpmde]

Re: Disc brake reverse lockout

Lockout, lockout, lockout. Think about it all you have to do is be driving down a hill at even the slightest grade and have to back up. Even if you don't mind getting out to put the pin in you have to do this before you end up on the down hill grade. Do whats right. Its raining, its dark, you pull into a Burger King to get the kids a burger and you go down a slight incline. Oops you have to back up a few feet. Now your screwed. Your going down the road and you realize you are about to pass your turn. You want to back up before the car a mile behind you crashes into your out drive but wait you have to get out and put the pin in which you don't mind doing. Now the car behind you crashes into your boat which lands on top of your truck and you wake up in the ER wondering why did not spend $49.00 on a lockout switch. Lets see what should I do???????????????????????? I hope I could help you make up your mind.