chasfm11 wrote:

I have the Brakemaster by Roadmaster. It is similar to the SMI system in that it uses air from the DP's brakes to apply the toad's brakes. The cylinder that I install on each use between a bracket under the front seat and the toad's brake pedal is very light and goes on quickly. I drop the "C" clamp over the pedal and lock it with a pin. There is a clevis pin that ties it to the seat bracket and then I push the air line into the fitting, also under the seat. Including checking the gearshift, the emergency brake and checking that the wheel will turn because the key is in the right position, I'm out of the toad with the cylinder installed in less than 45 seconds. I connect the air line to the front of the toad at the same time at connecting the light wire. The breakaway cable is snapped onto the toad's switch at the same time.

I've been using the system for 4 years and have never had a problem with it. The breakaway cylinder has to periodically purged to keep air out of the piston and that is the only maintenance required. It provides proportional braking and I like it because there is nothing added to the toad's brake system that can lead to problems.