To Brake assist or not to brake assist ?

rgatijnet1 wrote:

et2 wrote:


There's more to it than just a correctly installed base plate. A whole bunch of variables actually. And even if installed correctly, there could be a base plate that comes apart for a number of different reasons.

And what makes you think the Brake Buddy will stop a runaway vehicle? As I mentioned long ago I use a brake system but do not try to over think the purpose or am I paranoid about every possible scenario that could happen. If I did, I would never get on the road in any vehicle. I did have a brake Buddy system at one time and I remember hitting a bump and the jolt dislodging the system, making it unusable. The BB did apply brakes on my toad, but I never saw it even come close to locking up the wheels. After all, my toad had power brakes and the BB was working those brakes without power assist. You cannot come up with any type of system that is totally foolproof and it is foolish to even talk about, and even try to make up, instances where something bad can happen. :B

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Nobody said anything about it locking up your brakes or they are all "fool proof", least I didn't. Your comment it was dislodged is vague, but perhaps you had some brakes vs zero.

The only foolishness is those people telling others they serve no purpose and aren't required. Even if they're within all the weight ratings and state requirements there's a considerable better chance they'll come out ahead if a emergency braking or toad issue arises.