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Is my old Brake Buddy OK?

psekins
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Explorer

‎Dec-04-2013 09:10 AM

We have our new 2014 Subaru Forester manual transmission in shop to install new base plate. Also replacing 12 year old Blackhawk tow bar with new Falcon tow bar. We had towed our 2002 PT Cruiser over 30,0000 miles so it was time to get a new Toad. My question is should I replace my original Brake Buddy? This is their first model, but seems to work fine. Thanks in advance.
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Teacher_s_Pet
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Explorer

‎Dec-05-2013 03:45 AM

If it works do nothing, keep using it. Our "newer than yours" Brake Buddy went to the shop 7-8 times in 6 years of full timing. After the last "in house" repair it worked about 2 months and started the old "cycling without any need", while set on the lightest sensitivity setting. It has been replaced by a Patriot Braking System w/o any air cylinder or hoses to leak, involved. Our '03 Sport Trac is still going strong after 80,000+ miles of towing and 129,000+ miles on the odometer.
'06 Phaeton 40' QSH
'14 Ford Flex SEL AWD Toad
'04 R-Vision Trail-Lite 213
Scottiemom's Pet or husband to Dale
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The_Texan
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Explorer

‎Dec-04-2013 05:17 PM

We have the "old" metal square box Brake Buddy and it works BETTER than any of their newer models. It has been through at least 6 or 8 toads, one rear end collision while attached to the MH that totaled the toad and there is NO way I will get rid of it.

Bob & Betsy - USN Aviation Ret'd '78 & LEO Ret'd '03 & "Oath Keeper Forever"


2005 HR Endeavor 40PRQ, '11 Silverado LT, Ex Cab 6.2L NHT 4x4, w/2017 Rzr 4-900 riding in 16+' enclosed trailer in back.
Where the wheels are stopped today
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rockylarson
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‎Dec-04-2013 04:27 PM

I'd keep it unless you find any of the BB Advantage Select features worth trading up for.
Jan and Rocky
Volunteers for USFWS. 29 refuges with 9300 hrs ea since 2006. 2004 Allegro 30DA, Workhorse 8.1, Banks, 2012 Jeep Liberty Jet, Blue Ox Aladdin, Brake Buddy Advantage Select, 300 watts solar, 5 Optima group 31 AGM's, 2000watt Ames PSW inverter.
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rvten
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Explorer

‎Dec-04-2013 11:45 AM

If you divide to replace it. Contact BB they may offer a discount. Take your old BB back and sell you a new one at a discount price.

I upgraded my old one like your a few years back.
Tom & Bonnie
Crossville, TN.
Aspect 29H 2008 Type C
Ford Flex SEL 2010
There is NO B+
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dodge_guy
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Explorer II

‎Dec-04-2013 09:34 AM

If it works properly I would keep it! that is more money in your pocket for traveling!
Wife Kim
Son Brandon 17yrs
Daughter Marissa 16yrs
Dog Bailey

12 Forest River Georgetown 350TS Hellwig sway bars, BlueOx TrueCenter stabilizer

13 Ford Explorer Roadmaster Stowmaster 5000, VIP Tow>
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better than a good day at work!
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Community Alumni
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‎Dec-04-2013 09:27 AM

I used mine for over 10 years and never had a problem with it. I sold it after I sold my moho.
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