brake assit for TOAD

[Brian Gatley]

I recently installed the M&G brake system and it seems a whole lot more
simple than the Unified Tow Brake. On our previous Toad I used the
Brake Buddy and did not like dealing with it. On more than one occasion
it was out of position after a long trip...you do need to check it on a
regular basis.

The M&G system is just added to the brake cylinder and is actuated by
the coaches air system. I can't even tell it is on the car and the only
'extra' hose is the air connection between the coach and the car (quick
connects at each end).

I haven't used it yet, but it is the system many others in our area were
most familiar with.

http://www.m-gengineering.com/

Brian Gatley
93 WLWB PT40
Bend, OR

-----Original Message-----
From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Curt Sprenger
Sent: Sunday, February 05, 2006 8:27 AM
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] brake assit for TOAD


George,
Thank you for posting the Unified Tow Brake info. I've been thinking our

toad should have brake a control. The Unified Tow Brake is the best I've

reviewed to date.

Curt Sprenger 1987 PT38, Anaheim Hills, Calif.


George Lowry wrote:

> HI Jim,
>
> I have looked at most of the various systems available and have
actually
> used two. The Brake Buddy and other copies consist of a heavy box
that
> must be installed and uninstalled each time, and stored someplace when
> not under tow. To me, it is most inconvenient. I have met several
> people that had one of them and changed to another system.
>
> I originally used the Brakemaster on the El Camino towed by the
> Converted GM bus. It works very well, is proportional to the brake
> pressure on the towing vehicle. However the drawbacks are: it requires
> tapping into the air brake system on the coach (not difficult) and
(that
> the wife objected to most) Installation and removal of the actuating
> cylinder each time. This is the cylinder that applies pressure to the
> brake pedal. There is also an air line with quick disconnects that
> connects between the coach and the toad. The wife objected the work of
> installing/removal of the cylinder, especially after she saw a friends
> Unified Tow Brake made by US Gear,
>
> When we got our Bird and decided to tow the Fleetwood Caddy, she
> insisted she wanted a tow brake that did not require any work on her
> part and was hidden from view. The Unified Tow Brake fits these
> requirements. It is proportional to the slowing of the coach
(determined
> electronically) and takes no effort in the hook up process. The only
> connection between the coach and toad is two wires which I
incorporated
> in the same cable as the lights so no additional work. I take that
back
> - I do have to connect the break-a-way cable. That is the only
> additional work. The installation is completely hidden. In my case, I
> put the actuator under the carpeting in the truck and ran the
actuating
> cable up to the brake pedal under the carpet. The only thing that
shows
> is the clamp on the brake pedal arm. At the driver's station of the
> coach, the controller is mounted in a convenient spot. It senses the
> deceleration of the vehicle and sends it to the toad. It also has
> indicator lights that tell you how the system is working and a manual
> lever for manual operation of the system.
>
> I found a place in MO (Can't remember the name right now) that had the
> best price. Google or Yahoo should give you a lot of places that have
it.
>
> Hope this helps you in your decision.
>
> George Lowry
> '06 Alpine Apex - former owner of '95 WBDA 4203
> Spearfish, SD enjoying the weather in Palm Springs.
>
> scoggins_jim wrote:
>
> >I am thinking of putting a brake assist in my new TOAD--06 Jeep
Liberty.
> >I know nothing about them other than one name-Brake Buddy. What are
> >your thoughts on the different brands.
> >
> >Thanks,
> >Jim Scoggins
> >04 M380
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