Items Needed to Install a Brake Controller on a 1996 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Pickup

Question:

Hello, I have a 1996 c/k 1500 p.u and have ordered #HA81745 controller along with #etbc7. Do you know if I would need anything else for installation? Thanks

asked by: Barry O

Expert Reply:

As long as you have an existing 4-Way trailer connector at the rear of your 1996 Chevrolet C/K pickup you will have all of the parts needed to install a brake controller. The # ETBC7 kit includes all of the wiring circuit breakers and connectors needed. If you do not have an existing 4-Way connector you can use the 4-Pole Hardwire Kit Including Circuit Tester, item # 18252, to hard wire the 4-Way to the wiring going to the truck tail lights (see instructions link).

You will need a circuit tester, like the one provided in the # 18252 kit or the # PTW2993, to find the stoplight switch wire at the brake pedal switch. This will be the wire that has 12 volts only when the brake pedal is pressed.

I have included a link to complete brake controller installation from scratch instructions for you to review and use.

expert reply by: Robert G