How To Install Break Away For Brake Buddy Braking System

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I need to install the break away switch, do you have a video for that? How to install the brake buddy classic break away switch

asked by: Jim W

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The Replacement Breakaway System for Brake Buddy Classic and Select Supplemental Braking Systems part # HM39340 replaces the brake away switch for the brake buddy Classic II, Select II, Classic 3 (# HM39494), and Select 3 (# HM39524). We have not yet installed the breakaway switch from this setup yet to have a video to for assistance but I have attached the installation instructions for installing the break-away with the Brake Buddy system.

expert reply by: Heather A

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The 3rd wire on a 3-wire breakaway switch like the Hopkins LED Breakaway Switch with 7" Lead Wires #HM20059 gets grounded to the trailer frame or tied in to the main ground on your trailers tongue. The only difference between a 2-wire and 3-wire…

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Yes, for the original Brake Buddy Classic Braking System we have the Replacement Breakaway System #HM39303. This will replace all the components of the breakaway assembly so that the vehicle's brakes will activate if it should ever become…

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For installation of your Brake Buddy, #HM39524, you can route the wires through a grommet that is already being used for the factory wiring. I suggest you look underneath the brake fluid reservoir to the driver's side to locate a good option;…

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It sounds like you are asking about connecting the breakaway switch of the Brake Buddy Classic 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System #HM39494. I cut out some pages from the instruction manual for you to check out, but what you'll do is actually…

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The Brake Buddy Select 3 part #HM39524 that you referenced uses a 15 amp glass fuse like what you see in the picture I attached. It's the older style automotive glass type fuses. They are very easy to find at local auto parts stores.

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Answer 9

The Replacement Breakaway System #HM39340 is the correct part for your Brake Buddy 2.

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Answer 10

Yes, a breakaway switch only completes a circuit when the plunger is pulled. You can wire either of your trailer wires to either of the wires of the #HM20014 and it would work great. I attached an FAQ article on breakaway systems for you to check out…

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Answer 11

The break away switch used on the Roadmaster Even Brake and the Hopkins Brake Buddy are both open circuit-style switches, they're normally open until the pin gets pulled at which time the circuit closes and the unit actuates the vehicle brakes.…

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Answer 12

Yes, the the Roadmaster Tail Light Wiring Kit with Bulbs, #RM-155 can be used with the Brake Buddy Classic 3, #HM39494. We actually have an install video created for the Brake Buddy Classic 3, #HM39494, see link below. This is located on the product…

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