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  1. 10-06-2008, 04:29 PM #1
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    We get a lot of the 1st gen Sprinters in our shop, if the new ones don't have any bigger brakes than the old style, no way would I tow with one. Brakes on the old body style are barely adequate for the weight of the truck by itself, not nearly enough if your tow involves any hills at all.
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  2. 10-07-2008, 06:59 AM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by JimLill View Post
    but I face the hill at WGI!
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    Brakes on the old body style are barely adequate for the weight of the truck by itself, not nearly enough if your tow involves any hills at all.

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  3. 10-10-2008, 09:35 AM #3
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    trailer brakes??
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