Does Rubber Mat Need to be Removed to Install Brake Buddy Select 3

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Do you recommend removing the rubber floor mat when using the Brake Buddy. My old Vantage instructions did, but I can find nothing in the instructions for the new one that mention it. Just got the unit. Prompt delivery and everything is there. Regards

asked by: Bob H

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Expert Reply:

Yes, you will want to remove any rubber floor mat when you're installing the Brake Buddy Select 3 # HM39524. It doesn't say this in the instructions but it's still recommended. I confirmed this with my contact at Hopkins/Brake Buddy.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

As with most situations where products are updated, the differences between the Brake Buddy 2 and the Brake Buddy 3 #HM39524 may not be so obvious, or seem minute-but they do offer improvements in the functioning of the system. The Brake Buddy 3 now…

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Answer 2

Yes, a portable braking system like the Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System - Proportional item #HM39524 will drain the battery on your Jeep Gladiator. That is why the portable braking system comes with a wiring harness that…

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Answer 3

The Brake Buddy Select systems like the 3 part #HM39524 draws power directly from your towed car's battery. To do this, the included wiring harness connects to your car's battery for the charge. Install the harness by routing the wire end…

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Answer 4

If you are of the impression that a faulty signal is being sent from your Brake Buddy, #HM39524, I suggest you remove all power for no less than 15 minutes allowing the unit to reset. We want to ensure you do not have any vacuum pressure built. If on…

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Answer 5

I am sorry to hear that you did not receive the instructions for your Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System #HM39524. But yes, there is an online version of the instructions and I have linked them here for you. The Brake Buddy…

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Answer 6

You do not need a brake light switch kit for the Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System #HM39524 installation on your 2023 Chevrolet Equinox. I have linked an installation video below for the Brake Buddy when we installed it on a…

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Answer 7

Technically yes, your 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is able to use the Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System #HM39524. The issue is with the unit having issues sitting properly on the floor of some Jeeps and being able to properly…

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Answer 8

Because the Brake Buddy uses power from the vehicle's battery to actuate, you will need to set up the charge circuit as directed in the installation instructions. The parts needed to accomplish this are included with the Brake Buddy.

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Answer 9

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)…

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Answer 10

That's a hard number to give since a portion of the #HM39524 fits under the dash but I can give you the overall dimensions of this and you can compare that to the available space you have to see if it would fit. This measures 19" long x…

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Answer 11

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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Answer 12

I reached out to Demco as I have never experienced anyone trying to use both systems together. Their recommendation was to use a Portable Supplemental Braking System if you are using with both hydraulic and air brake vehicles. Otherwise you would…

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