I had the Brakemaster 9000 installed in my jeep and although it works very well, I am kicking myself that I didn’t go with the Airforce One system. It seems to be much more elegant and hidden.
Here’s a picture of the mechanism that “pushes” the brake pedal. It is mounted to the brackets that fasten the drivers seat to the frame. Since the jeep has power brakes, you can imaging how hard the brake pedal must be pushed when the jeep isn’t running.
The system requires a small modification to your air brakes on the coach. There is a quick connect on the back of the coach and the same on the front of the toad.
When I press the brakes in the coach, the brakemaster places equal pressure on the jeep brakes. I’ve tested it with someone walking next to the toad and it seems to work just fine. Sounds simple enough but I would definitely recommend getting a competent RV tech to install this for you. Rumor has it, if you are entering Canada and you don’t have a braking system, they will not let you enter the country pulling a toad.
Why did you not go with the M&G brake. I had one in my last 4 Jeep. Just bought a new Lincoln and there is not enough room under the hood for it. It is located just in front of the vacuun assist. Once it is installed you NEVER have to touch. Out of site-out of the way. Once its installed you never see it again.
I just bought a new Lincoln MKX and it will not fit under the hood I’m thinking about the one you just bought. How much trouble is it to remove and put back in everyday??
Want to swap?? Bill Service–in Louisiana
To be honest, you’re 100% correct. . I had mine done last minute at RV America in Colorado and they only recommend the brakemaster.
The bracket that mounts to the seat stays in the Jeep. You can see the clip that secures the air cylinder to the brake pedal. The air cylinder actually clips on both sides (one to the bracket and one to the brake pedal). Then there is a quick connect for the air. When the vehicle isn’t in tow, I stow the air cylinder under the drivers seat.
The whole process takes 30 seconds once you’ve done it a few times.
The brakemaster works just fine and I’d rather not mess with something that aint broke.