Cheap Air Brake Lock.

redytrk · Oct 19, 2012

Air Brake Locks cost $50 and up. Here`s how a cheap padlock can do the same thing.

The Enemy · Oct 19, 2012

What about spinning the knob off and pushing the actuall button in, that will let you remove the lock.

redytrk · Oct 19, 2012

The Enemy said:
What about spinning the knob off and pushing the actuall button in, that will let you remove the lock.

My Knob wont spin off. Lock won`t let you get at the set screw.
(now some one will probably say, use a puller to defeat it. If they have the foresight to carry one, go for it)

The Enemy · Oct 19, 2012

Ah, the set screw is a different story.

mjmsprt40 · Oct 19, 2012

If someone wants it bad enough, they'll get it. But, that lock would be enough to stop some thieves, anyway. Advantage: Since you've got the key, you can apply and remove the lock quickly. The thief has to fiddle with it, and he may already be low on time to be messing with this.

SHARP327 · Oct 19, 2012

Thanks Redytrk....it'll work for me!...I already have one of those locks so it's super cheap for me as well.

RETIDEPXE · Oct 19, 2012

Did a delivery today. Consignee did not have a bolt cutter to remove two bolt seals so we improvised. The dock personel sd he doesn't know why they didn't just let me use my padlock instead. I don't think he gets the concept of a numbered seal, duh......

Moot · Oct 19, 2012

redytrk said:
My Knob wont spin off. Lock won`t let you get at the set screw.
(now some one will probably say, use a puller to defeat it. If they have the foresight to carry one, go for it)

I have had them fall off in my hand. The set screw is worthless or the plastic around the valve shaft cracks. A claw hammer, which was probably used to break the window to gain entry or a large screwdriver will easily pop the plastic brake knob off the shaft. In fact the lock will provide extra purchase and become a fulcrum for the hammer or screwdriver. It just seems to me that the lock is more of a hassle to you and an aid to the bad guy.