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Braking Laws for the U.S. & Canada
The BrakeMaster is a braking
system that proportionately applies the brakes of the car you
are towing as you apply the brakes of the motor home. Unlike
some of the competitors claims, the BrakeMaster is a truly
proportional braking system that significantly reduces the
distance required to stop your motor home and towed car.
"Proportional" means that the brakes on
the car you are towing are applied in sync and with
approximately the same amount of pressure you are applying to
the brakes on the motor home. If you press lightly on the
brakes of the motor home, the brakes within the towed car will
be applied lightly. If you press firmly on the brakes of the
motor home, the brakes on the towed car will be applied just
as hard.
The BrakeMaster uses air pressure to
proportionately activate an air cylinder that applies the
brakes of the towed car just as if you were pressing on the
brakes yourself.
If your coach is equipped
with air brakes, the BrakeMaster system gets its air supply
from the coach's existing air system. If hydraulic brakes are
used, with no air system whatsoever, there is a BrakeMaster
available that includes a compressor to supply air to the
unit.
Yes, the
BrakeMaster air cylinder is universal and will work with most
cars and trucks. Yes, we also manufacture a BrakeMaster kit
that will function with nearly every motor home. The type of
brakes on your motor home determines which particular
BrakeMaster system is right for you.
The added weight
of a car in tow increases the distance needed to stop, which
in an emergency can make all the difference between a close
call or a costly accident. When driving in heavy traffic, down
steep grades or in a sudden emergency situation, the
BrakeMaster will improve control and safety while reducing
your needed stopping distance. Additionally, towed vehicle
braking is required in almost every state but has not been
enforced much until recently. Some provinces of Canada are
quite strict on towing regulations. In some regions, heavy
fines and citations may be levied on those who are found not
to be in compliance.
Again, the BrakeMaster is a truly
proportional braking system. The factory brakes of the towed
car are not altered or modified in any way. This means your
car's warranty is not voided. The BrakeMaster applies the
brakes on all four wheels of the car being towed, which
reduces the strain on your motor home's brakes, as well as
keeping them from overheating.
No.
With proper installation, there is no visible difference to
the interior or exterior of the vehicle. Only a small air
fitting may be visible in the front grill area of your car,
depending upon the location chosen during installation.
It is highly recommended that you have
the BrakeMaster system installed by a highly trained mechanic.
The
BrakeMaster system is easily transferable from one car to
another.
Again, the BrakeMaster system can make
the switch with you. However, it may be necessary to purchase
additional parts if the other motor home is equipped with a
different braking system.
Roadmaster offers a Second
Car Brake Kit for those who tow more than one vehicle. This
allows you to have a braking system for both vehicles without
the expense of having to purchase another complete kit.
The BrakeMaster system is available
wherever you would normally buy quality RV accessories. If
your preferred dealer does not have one in stock, they can
order the BrakeMaster for you.
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