MorRyde/Kodiac Disk Brakes System

[wdk450]

Gang:
I just got my disk brake system install completed this morning at MorRyde. The mechanic handed me a manual on the hydraulic brake actuator that showed a manufacturer, and 3 year warranty, from "Cargo Towing Solutions". There was some doubt if my truck's existing brake controller was compatible with that hydraulic actuator, and the manual referred me to "CargoTowingSolutions.com" for a compatibility list. Well, when I brought up that website, it was for a shipping and transport company, and not a brake parts manufacturer. A little more online sleuthing finally came up with the information that the Hydrastar is now produced and warranted by Carlisle Industrial Brake & Friction. A new manual with the new manufacturers name and contacts is at: http://www.carlislebrake.com/pdfs/HydraStar_SM.pdf and can be printed for your records. There is also a notation on the main page of Carlisle's website that says to call Barry Hausel at 800-933-1001 about Hydrastar problems.
I will start driving West tomorrow, and will be better able to evaluate the disk brakes system.

 

[porthole]

Bill, did you know the power cams back on shortly after you picked up your SAT dish?

You will be pleased with the DB installation.

 

[wdk450]

Yeah, I checked in the next morning AFTER I had paid for another day at Elkhart Campground. Besides, I didn't want to mess with teardown and setup again too soon.

AFTER I got the disk brake installation installed, and test drove it, I found that my Tekonisha IQ controller in my truck was not on the actuator's acceptable controller list, so I had to make a dash to one of the local transport truck accessories place and spend another $200 on a different model Tekonisha.

Getting ready to roll West into the sunset (and heat) this morning.