Hayman reece brake controller ??????

[rickwagupatrol]

Dropped the van in today for some warranty work, which included brake problems.
I was told that the Hayman Reece controller can and does cause problems with the brakes.
The problem we are experiencing is that the front drivers side wheel gets very hot whilst the rest are almost cold, and that to actually get the van to work with the car to pull up i have the controller set pretty high.
Is this normal for the Hayman Reece controller or should i throw it out the window and get something else ?
Any advice greatly appreciated.

rick.

 

[salsimo]

They work best at the bottom of the ocean

 

[rickwagupatrol]

lol....thanks mate, will keep that in mind, tho if it comes down to it, the controller may find its way under a truck tyre ...

rick.

 

[salsimo]

The tekonsha p3 is the best controllor I have used check it out on eBay for about $160 with a circuit breaker ,the is also a few good reviews on you tube And at this web site to http://www.hardingscaravans.com.au/brake-controllers.htm
Best money you will ever spend

 

[Capt. Gadget]

Rick I have a Mate here in Northam that is having the same problem with his 17 don't know which controller he has will ask him and let you know

 

[salsimo]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TEKONSHA...Accessories&hash=item43b020ba9e#ht_2419wt_922 and a great review on you tube it show the controller you have under a diffrent name http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wkoNcYfn7l4

 

[rickwagupatrol]

Salsimo, thanks for the links, if all is wel with the van i will definately look at one of those.

Capt, it will be interesting to see how your mate gets on with his, if you could let me know i would really appreciate it.

rick.

 

[cruza driver]

Hey Rick, Moto had the same problem with his 14' was told it was his HR controller. He replaced it and still had the problem, it will more than likely be a problem with the Expanda's brakes on that wheel. Also since its only one wheel it shouldn't be the controllers fault causing the problem.

Contact Jayco mate and let them know

Here you go mate

http://www.expandasdownunder.com/showthread.php/690-Check-Brakes!!!!

 

[Moto Moto]

As Cruza said i forked out for a new controller being told it will fix my brakes. It didn't fix the problem.

If anything it has caused a new problem as my new Tekonsha P3 is bigger than the Hayman Reece and i keep hitting my knee on it.

In terms of useability though, go the Tekonsha. Its in a whole different league.

IT WON'T FIX YOUR BRAKE PROBLEM THOUGH!

Hope this helps.

 

[rickwagupatrol]

Capt and Moto, thanks for that. I had a quick chat today with the local sparkie and he told me a way to check if the controller is working ok, so thats tommorrows job.
I know what you mean about hitting your knee Moto, i have the controller mounted on the side of the centre console and rest my knee on it most of the time.
We never had a problem with it when we had the Dove or the Goldstream so i do think it is the van brakes not working right.
Should hopefully get the van back sometime this week so it will be interesting if they find a fault with it.

rick.

 

[relgate]

Seems ludicrous to me that it could be the controller if only one brake/wheel is getting hot. The brake control is not in stereo or surround sound. It's just in Mono! It will send the signal same to each wheel. I'm sure it is a problem with the wheel/brake assembly on that particular side. Best of luck with it and travel safe.

 

[straydingo]

With the tekonsha Prodigy2, after a few hours of driving, I would find the drivers side would start to lockup when tapping the brakes. I put it down to brake adjustment. However, it could also suggest that the passenger side was getting too hot (and thus not operating correctly )?????

maybe there is a common trend being found here?

 

[rickwagupatrol]

Hiya Straypup,,,, yeah i was thinking the same thing.
I have been having a read back through the forum here and on a few others and have forund a few references to brake problems, especially on the 17 series. I think i will call my dealer on Monday and see what they have to say about it all.

rick.

 

[straydingo]

the dealer won't know squat. Call head office service dept. 03 8792 2136
or email michael.scicluna@jayco.com.au who is real good to talk to (and even tows a expanda too)

 

[rickwagupatrol]

the dealer won't know squat. Call head office service dept. 03 8792 2136
or email michael.scicluna@jayco.com.au who is real good to talk to (and even tows a expanda too)

thanks for that mate, will definately be talking to him if things are not right when we pick it up.
Just tested the controller and all is working fine so it will be interesting what the repairer has to say.

rick.