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Re: Brake settings
Update. I just gave the Endeavor a try on the trip up to the shop. It did a little better than the Brake Boss, but not good enough. I especially didn't like having to go through the button sequence to adjust the boost while driving so after a couple calls to the distributer I bought it from they agreed to credit me the money I spent on the Hayes, & I replaced it with a Tekonsha P3 for an extra $24.00. Its installed now, & I'm waiting for my 5'er to be done then I'll adjust it, & see how it works in comparison. I'll let you all know how it goes. Thanks for all the advice.534Views0likes0CommentsRe: Brake settings
Thanks. I was beginning to think mine as the exception. Sounds like this is the norm with these things especially with heavy trailers. I don't like it but its better than having to do things manually all the time. Next outing I'm going to try the Endeavor to see if the coarse lever adjustment will do the trick, Otherwise I'll just go back to the Brake Boss, & adjust the settings.535Views0likes0CommentsRe: Brake settings
Yes. Its actually called the Brake Boss, or G2. According to everything I've read the P2 settings are basically the same. Boost is the initial minimum brake applied when the brake lights are activated then there is a Max setting to limit the total current going to the brakes to prevent lockup. Looking at the pic in your reply my 5'er weighs a lot more so my settings will be different. My problem is with the boost set using the procedure in the instructions it works perfect during braking up to about 25-35mph. Above that speed the tow vehicle can't provide enough braking to get the accelerometer to raise the trailer braking much if any higher than the boost setting. P.S. I recognize you from Cummins Forum, etc. I have another post there as well. Thanks.536Views0likes0CommentsBrake settings
HI all. New guy here with a question about the settings on my Hayes G2.My 5'er weighs approx. 12K & is towed by my Dodge Ram Cummins. The issue I'm having after going through the setup procedure in the instructions is this. For city driving the Minimum setting is 15%. This works great for low speed, stop & go traffic. Hardly know the trailer is back there. However at higher speeds it pushes the Dodge pretty bad. I set the Minimum to 20% but in town it seems the trailer is doing all the braking, & its not smooth at all. My question is do I have to adjust the minimum higher on the freeway, & set it back in town? That doesn't seem to be very automatic to me. Is this what you have to do with your rig? BTW Using the manual braking lever I can plant myself into the wheel so I know the trailer brakes are working to potential. I have talked to Hayes tech support, & they sent me a new G2. Trying this one it made no difference so this time they have sent me their Endeavor that has an adjustable arm on the side to level the sensor. They said I needed a more sensitive accelerometer. What am I missing? Thanks.2.1KViews0likes9Comments
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