Okay ... I SOLVED THE AUTO PARK BRAKE PROBLEM!

[JerryPeck]

Originally Posted by JerryPeck

The link shows for me, but I received a PM that the link does not show for them - does anyone else see the link, of does it just show on my computer?

Here is the link leaving off the http:, trying to see if it works a different way (the %20 simply tells the browsers that there is a space between the words):
- www.jerrypeck.com/Auto Park Brake Replacement.pdf

I didn't see an 'edit' button where I could edit the above bottom link which did not work right on the link software here (apparently the link software stops at a space), so I am reposting it with the %20 for the spaces.

http://www.jerrypeck.com/Auto%20Park...eplacement.pdf

There is an 'edit' button now, but it is apparently set to time out and not show after a set length of time (I know the boards I have give the option to edit or not edit, and allow limiting the length of time for editing or allow unlimited length of time for editing - the 'edit' button always shows).

[kdullea]

Well I am selling our coach and finally finished the wiring of my version of auto park brake. https://plus.google.com/116205331030...ts/NFzNBDzQxAA

[kdullea]

https://plus.google.com/116205331030...ts/2DoT5QxF4zY

[JerryPeck]

Originally Posted by kdullea

Well I am selling our coach and finally finished the wiring of my version of auto park brake. https://plus.google.com/116205331030...ts/NFzNBDzQxAA

Originally Posted by kdullea

https://plus.google.com/116205331030...ts/2DoT5QxF4zY

Nice video of it working - looks like you mounted yours to the spring of the original hydraulic cylinder as I see the right side moving first (compressing the spring?), then the left side moving (applying the park brake).

Looks nice - congratulations!

[kdullea]

Yes my design is on page 5 or 6 of this thread. This setup will compensate for brake shoe wear and cable stretch. Uses factory spring rate.

[kdullea]

Here is how I wired it.

[kdullea]

Here is the pic of the system

[kdullea]

Here is the pic of the system again

[Moorio]

I sold the coach with auto break and bought one without auto brake

[BoJango]

I am thinking about selling mine as well and I sure don't plan to ever own another autopark.
I dread the process of offering it forsale. Maybe I can spot it beside the highway and hope. But that could take a lot of days.
I guess an old motor home with no slides will not sell fast. Then, there is the question of how much to ask and how much to sell for.

[kdullea]

The upgrade works great! I'm not afraid. If it doesn't sell, we will park it on our land. It is still a great unit. Remember you bought it, someone else will I'm sure.

[kdullea]

Slides are heavy and falable, you can't really enjoy the coach on the road with the slides in. Slides are com

[bth73]

Hi, new to the forum, just bought a used u-haul with this P brake system. Thanks for your work on this post. I just wanted to comment on the use of non weather-proof micro switches. They will fail quickly in a wet/moist environment. I would use a sealed weatherproof switch.

[JerryPeck]

Originally Posted by bth73

Hi, new to the forum, just bought a used u-haul with this P brake system. Thanks for your work on this post. I just wanted to comment on the use of non weather-proof micro switches. They will fail quickly in a wet/moist environment. I would use a sealed weatherproof switch.

Good point.

It's been working excellent for 3 years now - but if I have a problem later I will check the switches as a first review of what might be the problem.

It's really not wet up inside the unit that I've noticed, but I don't take it off road and dry camp with it either.

Thank you for the heads up.