braindamage19

has anyone tried putting an air brake system in their car? it wouldnt be all that difficult but if anyone has, howd it work out? any thoughts?

kargoboy

Air brakes like truck air brakes?
Can't say that ever xed my mind....

braindamage19

yeah air brakes. ive heard of it being done before. its basically for uniqueness. maybe a little for show. plus then u can throw a really loud air horn in ur car :P

JDM-P5

How much will that setup weigh? Man, I'm not too sure about that one.

kargoboy

I'll admit I am not the most mechanically inclined around here, but I can't even imagine how (let alone how much) it would would take to get something like that installed and safely operational.

Phantom Cruiser

Okay.... WTF are you talking about?

Jackelope

Why would we need airbrakes? (stoppies?) - wouldn't mind having a nice, loud air horn sometimes.

TeamPlayers

Maybe you should go with " Airbags" or " Airshocks". Would be 10xs better than Semi brakes. Would really hate to hear the loud popping noise when you came to a stop. Much better to hop from side to side.

dudeondacouch

new lines
new calipers
compressor
tanks w/ valves
wiring for all
(and of course it would all be custom)

i work with vehicles with air every day and believe me, it's NOT the way to go for a car.
compressor fails = car no move
tank bursts = car no move
line break = car no move
1 caliper sieze = car no move
forgot to drain tanks and and weather gets cold = fubar (lots of condensation builds up in tank and lines. freeze = bad)

i recommend against this