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Title: Braking system
Post by: Billysurf on July 31, 2017, 05:54:27 AM
Is it necessary and if so, what's the best system for a bus (without tapping into bus air lines)?  MCI 1988 102A2 and a 2011 Jeep Patriot manual.  We want a Blue Ox tow bar (does they're Alpha system with auto stop brake fulfill state's requirements)?
Title: Re: Braking system
Post by: Gordie Allen on July 31, 2017, 09:05:40 AM
I have used Brake Buddy with no  issues. Simple installation and operation.
http://www.brakebuddy.com/ (http://www.brakebuddy.com/)
There are similar designs by other mfgs.
Title: Re: Braking system
Post by: Gary Hatt - Publisher BCM on July 31, 2017, 01:29:36 PM
I am getting a Roadmaster.  I have their Tow Bar system too and it is very well designed. Check it out.
http://roadmasterinc.com/index.php (http://roadmasterinc.com/index.php)
Title: Re: Braking system
Post by: Lee Bradley on July 31, 2017, 01:32:23 PM
I got the Ready Brake system.  Very happy with it.

http://www.readybrake.com/videos.html (http://www.readybrake.com/videos.html)
Title: Re: Braking system
Post by: Utahclaimjumper on July 31, 2017, 02:33:15 PM
  Actually braking into the bus air system is the best way with M&G air system,, the simple way and most effective.>>>Dan
Title: Re: Braking system
Post by: luvrbus on July 31, 2017, 06:04:17 PM
I have always had the M&G system when I used supplemental braking , to bad they don't fit every vehicle it's probably the best system on the market  
Title: Re: Braking system
Post by: Billysurf on August 13, 2017, 12:26:21 PM
Quote from: Lee Bradley on July 31, 2017, 01:32:23 PM
I got the Ready Brake system.  Very happy with it.

http://www.readybrake.com/videos.html (http://www.readybrake.com/videos.html)

We got it as well!  Very simple, we love it!  We had it professional installed.