Adding air brakes?

[avpowerstn]

Really old thread

I've been doing some research on adding air brake controls for my float also. Get a product cataloge from Bendix.

What I've been considering is putting a treadle valve on the cowl area near the hydraulic assist unit that is connected to the brake pedal linkage inside the cab. Other things I have to consider are locations to mount several of the operating controls/valves. The system is fairly complex and I do not want a second rate installation that may compromise safety.

I realize this thread is really old...but I need to kill some time...how about this (using a trailer with 12v electric brakes with a M923 with air brakes).

I don't have a problem with constructive criticism.

 

[GAmes]

No one in their right mind would digress back to air brakes. Since that original post disk brakes have become very common in OTR tractor/trailers.

 

[avpowerstn]

Air Brakes

No one in their right mind would digress back to air brakes. Since that original post disk brakes have become very common in OTR tractor/trailers.

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This would be for "electric" brakes, not air brakes, and 12 volt electric brakes at that, The M923 I am looking at is 24v. This would be a by-pass of the air brakes using a remote 12v power supply
and a dead man switch (adjustable off floor board) so I could pull a trailer that uses 12v electric brakes. Google M923 it comes with air brakes.

 

[GAmes]

I was hoping no one read my post, since it was a dumb statement. I was about to delete it, but now you have quoted it.