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03-15-2012, 01:26 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Galena
Posts: 989
M.O.C. #7380
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Brake Controller Which Way To Go?
I have a Dodge 2004 and need to replace my brake controller. I remember looking at one a while back that was in line. Does anyone have one directly in line and how do you like it and who is it made by? Is in line the way to go? I am trying to get away from adjusting and a smooth transition when the break releases. Your input is greatly appreciated.
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03-15-2012, 02:13 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: silver creek
Posts: 1,507
M.O.C. #7770
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If you are talking about the style that taps into your hyd. brake system, I don't think they are recommended for any vehicle that has anti-lock brakes,it makes the trailer brakes chatter. A good electric system should not make you feel the brakes grab unless it is set to sensitive.
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03-15-2012, 03:45 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Holcombe
Posts: 113
M.O.C. #12193
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The controler you are looking for is called MaxBrake and it DOES NOT! affect your ABS it only uses .2oz of brake fluid check it on on the web at there site or if you want to go to the forums on the TURBO DIESEL REGISTER web site and do a search for MaxBrake lots of discusions there
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03-15-2012, 04:09 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: silver creek
Posts: 1,507
M.O.C. #7770
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did not mean to upset you alsan...
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03-15-2012, 05:46 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Homosassa
Posts: 307
M.O.C. #12211
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My 2011 2500 ram has a factory brake controller. I wounder if you could use the same one?
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03-15-2012, 12:19 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Waterford
Posts: 3,693
M.O.C. #7500
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by racerjoe
did not mean to upset you alsan...
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That's all right Joe. The earlier hydraulic trailer brake controllers WEREN'T compatible with antilock brakes. 
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03-15-2012, 02:13 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Holcombe
Posts: 113
M.O.C. #12193
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Not mad just stating the facts as I know them ,I have the MaxBrake going in my 2011 Ram as soon as I get off these crutches why do I need this controler well when I get my new Montana I am going to be changing the brakes to Elec/Hyrd .BTW the 2012 controler will not work in prior year Rams
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03-15-2012, 03:38 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Palmyra
Posts: 48
M.O.C. #9744
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I have had MaxBrake for 3 years on 2005 GMC it is great.
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03-15-2012, 04:01 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Sunshine
Posts: 1,445
M.O.C. #538
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X2 on the Max Brake on a 04.5 3500
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03-16-2012, 01:47 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Galena
Posts: 989
M.O.C. #7380
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Max Brake that is what I have been looking for but could not remember the name. I knew it was in the $300.00 range. Pricey but to me worth the price. Looking on net for the best price.
Thanks Bill
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03-16-2012, 04:00 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Land O Lakes
Posts: 2,783
M.O.C. #10246
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by southern thunder
My 2011 2500 ram has a factory brake controller. I wounder if you could use the same one?
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Can the Dodge factory brake controllers be added after the truck leaves the factory? Pretty sure Ford's version cannot....
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03-16-2012, 05:05 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Sunshine
Posts: 1,445
M.O.C. #538
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by cdaniels
Max Brake that is what I have been looking for but could not remember the name. I knew it was in the $300.00 range. Pricey but to me worth the price. Looking on net for the best price.
Thanks Bill
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