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suplimental braking

Yahoo Message Number: 2019
I have been using the Roadmaster braking system for over 2 years. I have it in my 2001 Chevy Silverado Diesel and my 2000 GMC Denali sedan. It moves easily from one to another. I'm not saying it's better...but I am saying it works. Yes I had to install a quick- connect from the air brakes on the bus and I also had to install a single wire from the car brake lites to the bus dash. The lite on the dash lets me know each time the car brakes are actually applied via a circuit directly from the car brake lite. I also have the emergency quick disconnect system installed....just in case. I do like the M&G system but it would not fit into the Chevy diesel engine area (not enough room to add into the master brake area) plus I move from one vehicle too ofter to have to remove and reinstall the M&G (although I think it is an excellent unit).

Whether you install an emergency brake-away system with your supplimental braking is up to you but for me it's kinda like if I'm not going to install the emergency brake-away why would I want to install the regular braking system. States' laws vary.....police have the option of personally deciding what the law is in case you have a problem/accident and then can find a way to blame you. You then have the option of hiring an attorney to defend your opinion in a state or province probably far from your home. Many states' braking charts refer to "weight of a towed trailer" but we are towing a "car" which is really a trailer. Who really decides if your car is a trailer....a police officier at the accident scene. I feel if you can afford the braking system and feel it is important enough to install, do it right...add the brake-away system too! Then you know you are covered.