Troubleshooting A Roadmaster Even Brake Portable Braking System That Kills The Battery  

The Replacement Air Cylinder #RM-452109-10 is the correct part for the Roadmaster Even Brake Portable Supplemental Braking System #RM-9400. The Air Cylinder #RM-450600-10 is for the older 9060, 9100 and 9160 Even Brake systems.

Typically if the Roadmaster Even Brake Portable Supplemental Braking System #RM-9400 is having a leakage issue it's either the Air Cylinder #RM-452109-10 or the exhaust valve #RM-450601-50, with the exhaust valve usually being the number one…

Roadmaster recommends using liquid thread sealant on any threaded fittings that are not compression fittings on the Replacement Quick Exhaust Valve for Roadmaster BrakeMaster #RM-450601-50. I recommend using the Loctite Thread Sealant 545 - Purple -…

I spoke with my contact at Roadmaster about helping you get the part #RM-450601-50 installed properly. Here was their response: Simply orient the Quick Exhaust Valve just like in the pictures, with the acorn top as the inlet and the bottom side port…

The Roadmaster Even Brake Item #RM-9400 should not be releasing pressure after it builds up so you have an issue with your exhaust valve and need to replace it with the Quick Exhaust Valve for Roadmaster BrakeMaster or Even Brake Item #RM-450601-50.…

I sent this to my tech contact at Roadmaster and they responded with the following: Without any other information, it sounds to me like the quick-exhaust valve (QEV) has failed. This is located near the base (but on the side) of the air cylinder that…

When it comes to choosing between the Blue Ox Patriot #BLU37TR and the Brake Buddy Select 3 #HM39524, these systems are extremely similar in their setup and functionality. Both of these systems provide proportional braking in a compact and easy to…

Whether or not you can flat tow with a Jeep bumper is really up to the manufacturers testing; some of the big names like MetalCloak or Poison Spyder have bumpers with D-ring attachments that can be used for flat towing connections. This is great…

The first thing you'll need to flat tow your 2015 Chevy Malibu LS is a base plate kit like the Roadmaster part #RM-523178-5 that is a confirmed fit. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting,…

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

Great question! The Brake Buddy Classic 3 #HM39494 is a more basic system than the Brake Buddy Select 3 #HM39524 as the Classic just uses preset braking (which applies the brakes at a preset intensity when the inertia sensor detects deceleration)…

No sweat! You'll just need to install a 12-volt outlet kit, part #RM-9332. The socket would be located under the dash, so you can easily locate it to plug in the Patriot. The outlet would wire directly to the vehicle's battery. Each time you…