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09-02-2013, 02:11 PM
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Toad vehicle brake
I am towing a 2002 jeep liberty. I was having a problem with the battery being dead after about 2 hrs of towing. I read on this forum about a battery disconnect would solve this problem. I installed the disconnect and now I am having a problem with the front brakes on the jeep overheating. On my last trip after about an hour the front brakes began to smoke. I pulled to the side of the road unhooked the toad connected the battery and my wife drove the toad the rest of the way home with no problem. I think by disconnecting the battery it somehow puts pressure on the front calipers. I appreciate any suggestions.
Thanks, Gary
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09-02-2013, 02:13 PM
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What auxilary brake system do you have???
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09-02-2013, 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Steve N Sal
What auxilary brake system do you have???
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I am really not sure, I have a four prong hook up to the toad and a brake away cable connected to the brake pedal
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09-02-2013, 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by poppiegary
I am really not sure, I have a four prong hook up to the toad and a brake away cable connected to the brake pedal
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It's best to know what brake system you have installed in the toad, otherwise not much solid help we can provide.
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09-02-2013, 03:04 PM
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Sounds funny. If the toad battery is disconnected, what powers the toad brakes? With many toads and brake units, it's important to cycle the brake's "test" function 5 or 6 times to bleed off the vacuum. If this isn't done, the brakes can stick "on" which could be your problem.
Rick
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09-02-2013, 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by leesdx1
It's best to know what brake system you have installed in the toad, otherwise not much solid help we can provide.
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Would you know where I look for that info. When I bought the motorhome 3 yrs ago I also bought the toad with it, so I'm not familiar where or what to look for, under hood or dash etc.. Thanks
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09-02-2013, 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by RickO
Sounds funny. If the toad battery is disconnected, what powers the toad brakes? With many toads and brake units, it's important to cycle the brake's "test" function 5 or 6 times to bleed off the vacuum. If this isn't done, the brakes can stick "on" which could be your problem.
Rick
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Thanks Rick,
How do I cycle the brakes? Just by pumping the pedal in the motorhome while the toad is hooked up?
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Dundalk, Md.
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09-02-2013, 05:24 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by poppiegary
I am towing a 2002 jeep liberty. I was having a problem with the battery being dead after about 2 hrs of towing. I read on this forum about a battery disconnect would solve this problem. I installed the disconnect and now I am having a problem with the front brakes on the jeep overheating. On my last trip after about an hour the front brakes began to smoke. I pulled to the side of the road unhooked the toad connected the battery and my wife drove the toad the rest of the way home with no problem. I think by disconnecting the battery it somehow puts pressure on the front calipers. I appreciate any suggestions.
Thanks, Gary
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I have no auxiliary brake system on the toad. I think what is happening is when the battery is disconnected so is the antilock brake system and pressure is being applied to the front brakes. I am going to try a toad charger and see if it fixes the problem
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Dundalk, Md.
2000 Georgie Boy
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