Proper way to wire Trans Brake???

[slowfive0]

Hey guys, wiring up my trans brake. Been told NOT to use a relay, but to just wire it directly to B+. Is this true? It seems with the amount of current that the solenoid would pull, you would end up arcing the switch over time??? Maybe a non-issue?

[KILLER BIRD]

Most people don't use a realy to make the reaction time quicker. You should consult whoever made your brake on the proper setup to be sure.

[slowfive0]

That is what I heard too! I bought the trans from my buddy and he had it wired direct. Probably not a big deal either way....BTW, the trans is a Dynamic Mighty Mite M2.

Most people don't use a realy to make the reaction time quicker. You should consult whoever made your brake on the proper setup to be sure.

[swilldup]

weve had ours direct for 6 years w/ no problems....

[slowfive0]

Works for me! Any idea how many amps those solenoids pull? Need to know what fuse to protect it with. Thanks.

weve had ours direct for 6 years w/ no problems....

[mazur50]

Your not on the brake long enough to kill the switch. And you don’t want to use a relay because you want to keep all the moving parts out of the equation to keep the reaction time down.

[slowfive0]

Thanks. Do you know what fuse to protect the circuit with? I guess I can always measure the amperage once I get the car going, just hoping to find out before hand. I'm using a Dynamic Mighty Mite M2 trans setup with their brake. Thanks again.

Your not on the brake long enough to kill the switch. And you don’t want to use a relay because you want to keep all the moving parts out of the equation to keep the reaction time down.