jkennell Posted November 6, 2019 Report Share Posted November 6, 2019 (edited) Wondering if anybody could provide me a scan or photo of the CAL instructions for a MaxBrake? When I sold my HDT, I left the instructions in the truck. Since then, I've scored a used one to install on my farm pickup, I had the hydraulic sensor and everything, just needed to get it on the truck. I had a 250 mile trip to pick up a small tractor, so I knew the original "stupid" controller on the LDT would not cut it. Got the MaxBrake mounted no problems...and it worked as well as on the HDT, just could tell it isn't calibrated just right. (Yes, they really are the best braking controller!) If anybody could share the CAL instructions for calibrating the brake pressure sensor, I'd really appreciate it. EIEIO---the head unit you sold me works great. The problem was apparently the wiring for the air pressure sensor. Edited November 6, 2019 by jkennell Quote No camper at present. Way too many farm machines to maintain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted November 6, 2019 Report Share Posted November 6, 2019 J. Here it is. Quote 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkennell Posted November 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2019 Thanks! Thats the part I was missing...how to calibrate the pressure sensor. Quote No camper at present. Way too many farm machines to maintain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted November 7, 2019 Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 Glad it's working for you Jeff. After smoking 6 brand new tires, I couldn't trust it. I've since moved on to the BluDot and love it. Quote KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio@yahoo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geodog Posted November 7, 2019 Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 X2 for Blu-Dot ShortyO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkennell Posted November 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 It worked great Rick. Feel your pain on the 6 new tires...of course the LDT its a little easier to tell when the brakes lock up! Only brake "problem" I had was when some idiot in a minivan pulled out of a drive right in front of me. Thankfully empty at the time...I looked back after I got slowed down enough and blue smoke was billowing off the trailer tires. Other then that, nice smooth solid braking empty or loaded...just had to turn the knob to the right pressure! I did blow a tire--no idea why as the load wasn't that great (7500 lb load on a 12K trailer). Goodyear wrangler 235-85-16 Load range E tires, looked new. Properly inflated, 60 mph. Only thing I could guess is It hit something, sidewall blew. I had a spare, but was an old tire. Limped down the road 10 miles to a truck repair place, got a 235-85-16 load range G 14ply trailer tire, 110psi, 4400 lb max, no speed rating I can find. Nice tire for $152! Guy sold it to me said he's putting it on all the heavier trailers as its holding up way better than the E tires...basically a semi trailer tire in a 16" Quote No camper at present. Way too many farm machines to maintain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted November 7, 2019 Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 I had my Maxbrake conk out heading down a 6 mile grade with a 14,999lb (maybe a bit more) 3 axle trailer behind the Dodge 3500.... weeeee! Fortunately I still have that truck driver habit of not starting down an unfamiliar grade at 70mph in the dark... Quote "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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