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Old Oct 7, 2010 | 02:23 PM
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So has anyone else had their SLP line lock Crap out on them? Mine lasted maybe a year and I didn't even use it that much. I called SLP asked for a rebuild kit and they don't offer one. I know hurst does and most others also do... so I found this odd. They were more than willing to sale me the whole kit again but why would I even bother if the one I have doesn't work..

One thing I hate about this kit is the wiring directions and the switch they send with it isn't NHRA approved!
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Old Oct 7, 2010 | 02:26 PM
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What part actually failed? I assume SLP's warranty is just 90 days:
http://www.slponline.com/warranty_information.asp

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Old Oct 7, 2010 | 09:39 PM
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My SLP unit has been in use for 11 years with no problems
just my .02'
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Old Oct 8, 2010 | 12:21 AM
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where the two parts of the solenoid screw together mine blew in half. this was while testing it out for the first time.
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Old Oct 8, 2010 | 12:34 AM
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I had a problem with mine...I believe it was SLP as well. Mine would activate when I hit the brakes (at a stop light only) randomly-not cool! I was parking one day and it did it again, I pulled the wires and then the whole unit that night.
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Old Oct 8, 2010 | 12:43 AM
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^^ that sounds like some kind of installation error.
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Old Oct 8, 2010 | 03:08 PM
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It's the solenoid it's self.The solenoid clicks and all but it won't hold the brakes. From time to time it will actually keep the front brakes from working properly so I have to let off the pedal then reapply and they work fine for a while..
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Doesn't anyone sell a matching replacement solenoid like say Grainger?


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It's the solenoid it's self.The solenoid clicks and all but it won't hold the brakes. From time to time it will actually keep the front brakes from working properly so I have to let off the pedal then reapply and they work fine for a while..
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Old Oct 11, 2010 | 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by libertyforall1776
Doesn't anyone sell a matching replacement solenoid like say Grainger?
not that I've found..
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Old Oct 11, 2010 | 10:53 AM
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SJM. HIS kit are safer and rebuild able.
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Wow that is interesting.
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Old Oct 11, 2010 | 11:41 AM
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Called SLP and got a price for JUST the solenoid it's $90!

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Old Oct 11, 2010 | 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by tillery
SJM. HIS kit are safer and rebuild able.
I've been thinking about using their kit. I told SLP I would just save my $90 and buy a better kit that is rebuildable like most other companies have.
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Might want to post a pic of the solenoid -- maybe there are some part identifying features/part # -- could be a standard part...


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not that I've found..
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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by libertyforall1776
Might want to post a pic of the solenoid -- maybe there are some part identifying features/part # -- could be a standard part...
I will once I pull it off. I'm trading parts to a friend and he ordered me the SJM kit.
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Old May 8, 2011 | 08:30 PM
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Mine on my ford mustang did the same thing I parked the car and got back from shopping and it would not move from the parking lot the front brakes were locked up.
It is not an installation error like you said. I have installed other linelocks like the hurst and never had a problem with it.
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