Squealers wrote:
Great points folks! First of all we did have a TPMS which was set to the recommended specifications and it did alert us, but the damage was done. Next time I will lower the TPMS thresholds for the Toad for quicker response time.
I think Dale nailed it. I think they kinked the conduit and forced a doubt that eventually failed. Don't think I can prove it, and it would take considerable time and effort to prove and I've not got that time.
Next step is to find someone who can tie to the LED on my dash that came with the Ready Brake to my brake light activator so I will know if my brakes stick regardless of the device I am using.
The dash brake activate indicator is normally connected to the actuator and will provide feedback but only concerning what the actuator is doing and not the end result. Connecting to the tow brake light circuit isn't difficult but will require an additional wire set between the tow and the coach. The best source would be if the jeep is configured to tow a trailer and use the signal from Jeep to a trailers brake lights but only if it is active when Jeep is being towed and the key is off. Next point would be at the Jeep's rear brake lights considering this tie point will be after any relays, diodes or other such devices and should always be active as long as the battery has a few volts. The brake light signal from the coach will override any feed back but if your foot isn't on the coach brake the light should be off. Another tie point would be the switch on the brake pedal but you could run into problems interfering with the cruise control, ABS or who knows what with the extra load the indicator might add. I would not recommend such on a modern vehicle. A 1968 VW sure. A mobile mechanic might be your best source for someone to do the work. Don't need a mobile RV tech just someone who is knowledgeable with a vehicle 12VDC stuff and working something up that is a bit custom.
Hope the OP gets back on the road soon. A four axle brake overhaul, or complete replacement in this case, isn't a difficult job and I would expect repairs to be completed within a day or two. Have the shop check the wheel bearings also. Even if the bearings are sealed no telling what that much heat might have done.
