Brake controller that does electric over hydraulic?
06-06-2005, 07:19 PM
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Brake controller that does electric over hydraulic?
Are there any ?
A company I might be working for requires one... they say a Tekonsha prodigy is "required" but I didn't think that was compatible? I don't like the idea of an inertia controller (no offense!)...
EDIT: I read that BrakeSmart does work with electric/hydraulic. I assume this will be THE answer as I've heard so many good things about this product anyway.
A company I might be working for requires one... they say a Tekonsha prodigy is "required" but I didn't think that was compatible? I don't like the idea of an inertia controller (no offense!)...
EDIT: I read that BrakeSmart does work with electric/hydraulic. I assume this will be THE answer as I've heard so many good things about this product anyway.
06-06-2005, 09:01 PM
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yea there are ,but there is a delay in the action I do not like....Brake smart really sucks,is so complicated,,too many functions.
There are others some say the delay is dwn to 3/10 of a sec.,,which is better.
There are others some say the delay is dwn to 3/10 of a sec.,,which is better.
06-06-2005, 09:13 PM
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Interesting... I understand the delay ona pedulum brake controller but on one that hooks up to your braking system???
I always heard brakesmart was "the best" ?
I definitely can't tolerate a delay... The worst is when you get on the fuel and 2 seconds later the trailer brakes release....
I always heard brakesmart was "the best" ?
I definitely can't tolerate a delay... The worst is when you get on the fuel and 2 seconds later the trailer brakes release....
06-06-2005, 09:26 PM
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I don't know why you feel the Brake smart is so complicated. That technoligy is not new. They were useing electric over hydraulic years ago. I think brake smart has only perfected it. I've been using mine for months now with O problems & no time delay. My truck is pulling a trailer 90% of the time. IMOH it's the best controller I've used to date. 
06-07-2005, 05:44 AM
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I have to agree with tankeryanker. The BrakeSmart is not complicated at all and works well with the default settings. It even senses the type of brake system automatically. Best controller I have ever used. Smooth and predictable, it is worth every penny. Even it you have to wait to get one, it is the best of the best.
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11-11-2005, 11:26 AM
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What about given the options that are available right now?
Which is basically the Jordan, who says not to use it with electric/hydraulic, and Prodigy which says the same thing...
I'm looking to purchase a trailer with dual 10,000 lb axles instead of triple 7's but they only offer electric/hydraulic on those axles (although Dexter does make them in an electric configuration).
Which is basically the Jordan, who says not to use it with electric/hydraulic, and Prodigy which says the same thing...
I'm looking to purchase a trailer with dual 10,000 lb axles instead of triple 7's but they only offer electric/hydraulic on those axles (although Dexter does make them in an electric configuration).
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11-12-2005, 07:29 PM
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A couple guys put a Jordan on their hydraulic/disk upgrade at MORryde last year. They were happy with it - - used mine to test the setup. They discarded their Prodigy which was locking up the trailer brakes. I am not saying it is recommended - - just reporting what they did. You would need to discuss it with Jordan - - call him.
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