What to do if your brake Buddy is not working?
IMPORTANT: Look at the brake lights at the rear of the towed vehicle to make sure they are not on. If the brake lights are on,the BrakeBuddy® is too close to the brake pedal. If for some reason the BrakeBuddy® does not fit your vehicle properly, please call technical service at 1-800-470-2287.
When to call technical service about your brake Buddy?
BrakeBuddy® unit is placed in the correct position. IMPORTANT: Look at the brake lights at the rear of the towed vehicle to make sure they are not on. If the brake lights are on,the BrakeBuddy® is too close to the brake pedal. If for some reason the BrakeBuddy® does not fit your vehicle properly, please call technical service at 1-800-470-2287.
Which is the best brake Buddy to get?
Brake Buddy ® Select II™. Brake Buddy ® Classic II™. Brake Buddy ® Stealth™. Brake Buddy ® Vantage Select™. Brake Buddy ® Digital Classic™. Brake Buddy ® Select 3™. Brake Buddy ® Classic 3™.
Can a brakebuddy be used on a towed vehicle?
Problem: The BrakeBuddy won’t apply the brakes in the towed vehicle. Solution: Make sure the air regulator is properly adjusted for the weight of the towed vehicle. Also check the sensitivity setting. Remember, your RV must be moving for the BrakeBuddy to work. Problem: The BrakeBuddy applies the brakes too hard in my towed vehicle.
When is the best time to install bearing Buddies?
Note that you must repeat this process for each wheel that you want to install a Bearing Buddy on. Tip: If you’re regreasing your trailer wheel bearings, it could be a good time to install new Bearing Buddy protectors as well. Bearing Buddy caps will keep all the new grease clean and inside the bearings.
Where can I get a ready brake installed?
My husband & friend installed the base plate but did not want to install the actual braking system, since my husband isn’t good with that kind of stuff & our friend didn’t want to drill thru the firewall of our brand new car. We called a local RV dealer in Willis, TX, Convenience RV, & asked if they would be able to install it.
Do you have to jack up wheel to install bearing Buddy?
You don’t have to jack up the wheel or take the wheel off to install a Bearing Buddy protector because all you are doing is replacing the bearing dust cap, which can be removed with the wheel resting on the ground. Note that you must repeat this process for each wheel that you want to install a Bearing Buddy on.
How do you install a bearing Buddy protector?
Hit the back of the screwdriver with a hammer until it wedges between the bearing cap and the bearing. You don’t have to jack up the wheel or take the wheel off to install a Bearing Buddy protector because all you are doing is replacing the bearing dust cap, which can be removed with the wheel resting on the ground.