Question: For those who have ordered a braille battery, did you order anything else beside the battery from Braille? Any other company?

Did you have any issues with Braille and the quality of the battery?

 

Why? Are you having issues with them?

 

I am thinking about getting and was hoping for some feedback regarding reliability, etc. So, no issues. I just need to see if I can justify the money for this battery versus an Interstate!

 

I do not like the half sized batteries for DD street cars. They don't seem to keep up well in very cold environments (like here in winter in the NE) nor with a lot of accessories running like lights, stereo, heater, defroster etc.

 

Listen to him. ^^ He knows his sh*t.

 

I certainly don't disagree but I live in the Southeast where it is not as consistently cold. I do run the defrost, heat/ac, and stock stereo at the same time...dang!

 

Why did you want a half-sized battery anyways?

 

No real reason....just need a battery soon and getting a feel for what is out there. I am still on the OEM battery after ~ 65 months. I feel like it has held up well. Maybe I should just stick with OEM.

 

I like the OEM battery. Simple and effective. And no ridiculous colored top.

 

The Braille I was thinking about is the 17 pounder, not the 9 lb. battery or less. So I think it could handle headlamps, radio, and defroster. My battery is still kicking (barely) for now though so I am not in a rush.

 

i had a braille 11lbs. worked really nice for 3 months. terminals came loose causing my car to die, Lets just say i went and bought me an OEM battery. no problems for 3 years plus. that was a waste of 180$

 

My favorite batteries to use are Odyssey. They come in a variety of sizes, unlike Optima, and have lots of power storage capabilities with a great CCA rating. They aren't cheap but they last.

 

Similar experiences with other customers.

 

Yep, stick with OEM or check Consumer Reports for a good battery. If you want to loose weight, go on a diet ;)