isa wrote:
Fire Up wrote "I'm very, very close to purchasing the M&G system to replace my severely worn out Ready Brake system."
Could you please explain to us how your Ready Brake is severly worn out?
isa,
I'm a proponent of Ready Brake and, have not only used ours for years but, have recommended it to many, many friends and people here on RV.net. I've done a few mods to the install to make it seriously better looking and, much more functional when it comes time (rare) for adjustment on the link cable.
But, the actuator is now moving very, very easily, as in, I can push the lever with my hand it will travel all the way forward. And, the actual sliding components (steel) is worn and is sloppy, primarily due to excessive movement. You can see where I'm going with this can't you?
Well, I've talked with NSA (Night Shift Auto) about the rebuilding of it. I had the entire unit completely apart. And that included the hydraulic side too. In that section alone, it simply needs some new O-rings (about 4) and, whatever kind of oil is used. And, the return spring which, is supposed to be seriously strong, enough to hold back most toads in non-surging situations, is not doing so, so, I need a new one of those too.
Well, the tech at Ready Brake said," we cannot send you the O-rings. You'll need to send us the unit and we'll do it."
I said, "Thanks but, no thanks". So, base on the fact that, that unit has a zillion miles on it and, I'm looking for a better system, (tired of all the slop in that system), I'm seriously thinking of the M&G system.
Scott
bluwtr49 wrote:
Real quick question for those that are using an air brake system for their Toad. I just installed the M&G system but have not yet connected it to the MH.
What size hose do you use for connecting the Coach to the Toad?? Coiled vs. straight, length, and good source of supply.
Thanks for any insight.
Bluewater49,
Just wondering, since this system ties into your air brake system on the coach, and, you're messing with critical systems, it would seem the install instructions for the M&G system would be real accurate and definite on just what size and type to use between the coach and toad. And, as it is my understanding, they will supply, as an option, a coiled hose with proper fittings on it already for a toad connection line, correct?
If so, I suspect that, that hose is of proper size, whatever size it is.
The reason I ask this is because I'm very, very close to purchasing the M&G system to replace my severely worn out Ready Brake system. And, as normal, it's always good to hear from folks that have done their own installation and of course, experience in the actual operation of it and how well it worked.
Scott
