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Thread: Factory Disc Trailer Brake delay
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05-07-2022, 10:45 AM #21
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05-07-2022, 01:25 PM #22
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Actually I believe most electric over hydraulic brakes on our rigs have an inherent delay, whether from the factory or not. It's just the way they work. It takes time for the electric motor to pump up the pressure in the brake lines upon initial activation. I'm afraid it is just part of the way things work.
While I am at it - I am not sure how RAMS (or even GMs) work, but with Ford "...the trailer brake controller reduces output at vehicle speeds below 11 mph
(18 km/h) so that trailer and vehicle braking is not jerky or harsh..." I notice this effect when driving at very low speed and then going down a slight incline (like leaving a driveway onto a road); it is noticeable as the rig seems to want to push the truck, so I just apply a bit more braking.Larry KE4DMG
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05-07-2022, 03:51 PM #23
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This is a hot topic on Heartland and Alliance forums as well as RAM forums. RAM went to a smart integrated controller which adjusts voltage to the trailer brakes based upon how much pressure you put on the pedal. I noticed the same this past week. Most of the RAM pulled Alliance owners have the gain set to 7.5 -8.5 which to me seems very high. It's hard for me to determine quality of braking yet as I'm sure the pads aren't fully bedded yet. I don't believe I'm at my comfort level setting yet. But had to stop from 55 twice and the harder I pushed, the more the trailer brakes engaged and had to reduce pedal pressure both times to avoid stopping too early.
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05-07-2022, 06:13 PM #24
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05-07-2022, 09:53 PM #25
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Actually the Brakerite Actuator does not have the 3 second delay. More like a second if that.
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05-08-2022, 06:35 AM #26
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05-08-2022, 10:52 AM #27
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