Roadmaster Public notice

[Nick Badame Refrig/ACC]

Hi Folks,

Since I may have to switch to another supplemental brake system, I have been reading up on other brands

Roadmaster states in their website that some vehicles have Active Brake Systems and an additional part must be purchased for their system to work.

This additional part is a pressure reducing regulator.

http://www.roadmasterinc.com/products/braking/even_brake.html

Here is the notice

  As of October 2007, the following vehicles have been identified by ROADMASTER as having 'active'  (or, 'continuous power assist') braking systems:
   • Hummer H3
   • Ford Escape hybrid
   • Mercury Mariner hybrid
   • Lexus GX 470   

   Vehicles with active braking systems are designed so that even when the engine is off, the braking system is still active, thus requiring minimal pressure to engage the brakes.
   These vehicles can be equipped with the BrakeMaster supplemental braking system, with the Brake Pressure Reducer (part number 900002). If the Brake Pressure Reducer is not installed, the towed vehicle will brake with excessive force, which will damage the tires. The brake system may also be damaged; other consequential, non-warranty damage may also occur.
  Other vehicles may also have these systems; this bulletin will be updated to include them as they are identified. However, ROADMASTER cannot guarantee to immediately identify all vehicles with active braking systems. Accordingly, it is the owner's responsibility to determine if the vehicle being equipped with a BrakeMaster has an active braking system — refer to the owner's manual, the vehicle manufacturer or the dealership.

Nick-