Toad Brake

[hermann beeck]

Arch
You'll like the US gear unit, make sure you get one that was
manufactured after the recall. They replaced a switch module on mine, nev=
er had a problem.

- -----Original Message-----
From: Gcbr
Sent: Fri, 31 Mar 2000 21:09:31 EST
To: gmcmotorhome
Subject: GMC: Toad Brake

GMCers

At this point in time I am not impressed with the brakes on my GMC.
I have the 80 MM on the front and the 1 1/16 on the front bogie. It stops=
=20
better
than when I bought it but that is not saying much. I am going to get a=20
different booster. I would like some thoughts on a toad brake. My best
thinking right now is the US Gear Tow Brake. www.usgear.com
Darn cant get it to open tonight. Oh well I like it because you do not=20
have to remove anything to drive the toad. It also includes a vacuum=20
pump so the toad power brakes work instead of brute force. Let me know
what you think and I will listen.

Take Care
Arch

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[paul bartz1]

Arch:

If you're interested in a toad brake system that you don't have to connect
mechanisms to the brake pedal each time you hook up, look at M&G Engineering's car
braking system. It uses an air over hydraulic cylinder that is installed in the
engine compartment between the master cylinder and the brake vacuum booster.

I know one GMCer who uses that system and loves it. The only hookup to the toad
is an air line that quick connects to the system.

Look at the article on p. 68 of the May 2000 issue of Motorhome magazine titled
Dinghy-Braking Systems for a rundown on "what's available". M&G is in there.

Paul Bartz

From: owner-gmcmotorhome
[mailtowner-gmcmotorhome]On Behalf Of EMERYSTORA
Sent: Friday, March 31, 2000 10:25 PM

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Arch - I've always liked the Brake Buddy. I haven't owned one but know a
couple of people that have it. It required no connection except a piston
attached to the brake pedal. It sits on the floor in front of the seat and
can be easily removed and put into another vehicle. It works with an
adjustable weighted pendulum which actuates the electrical switch that works
the pump to the piston.

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