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Brakesmart or Jordan?

10-27-2004, 06:04 PM

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JimBob24

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Brakesmart or Jordan?

I am using the Prodigy brake controller which works fairly well, but I really like the directly proportional controllers. I also like the fact that the display unit on the Brakesmart and Jordan can be mounted flat on the bolster panel without having to be level.

I realize that the Brakesmart is about 3X the price of the Jordan but I want to purchase the best one. It seems like the Brakesmart is not available right now because of lack of availability from the manufacturer.

I also wonder if there could possibly be a warranty issue using Brakesmart since it involves placing an adapter inline with a brake line. (I realize there should be no effect at all on the service brakes since the fluid amount displaced is negligible, but with all the horror stories about warranty issues one has to be concerned).

Sooooo, do I wait for Brakesmart or do I go with the Jordan?

Seems like those who have either like them very well. All advice greatly appreciated. Thanks

Jim

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