[VAC] Re: Stromberg tow car kits

[Chris Bryant <bryantrv@xxxxxxxxxx>]

         I wouldn't recommend using a unit that that uses the tow vehicle 
hydraulics to directly actuate the trailer brakes, but... there are more 
and more companies manufacturing control units for trailers which will 
actuate the hydraulic trailer brakes with an electric signal from the tow 
vehicle (i.e.- a standard brake controller).

         The one I came up with first was this: 
http://www.auscoproducts.com/trailr_brakr/service_manual_unit.htm
from these people: http://www.auscoproducts.com/trailr_brakr/index.htm

         I am considering trying one of these to replace the vacuum system 
on my VAC Disc brake setup- but saving the disc brakes.

         But- a big question is whether you can find parts for the 
hydraulic brakes.

FWIW- I'm betting that the next few years see more electrically actuated 
hydraulic trailer brakes.



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         Chris Bryant