Trailer Brakes Grabbing When Releasing Brake Pedal on 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe

Question:

The brake is grabbing really hard when I release my foot off the brake it’s a pilot Reese trailer brake 2020 it’s for a 2013 Tahoe

asked by: Patrick C

Expert Reply:

The Pilot 2-6 Brake Electronic Brake Controller # 80550 is a timed brake controller. So when it sees that the brake light switch is on it activates the brakes at a desired power level for a particular amount of time. I believe what you are feeling is the slight delay in you releasing the brake pressure and the brake switch returning to the off position. During this slight delay the trailer brakes are still trying to slow you down when you let off the brakes in your 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe. This is assuming that your brakes are set properly on your trailer also. I have included a article linked below that will cover how to properly adjust trailer brakes.

I recommend upgrading to a Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller # 90195. This brake controller will plug into the same wiring pigtail as the Pilot controller that you currently have. The biggest difference is the Prodigy P3 is a proportional brake controller. It has an inertial sensor built into the controller that can detect at what level of force you are braking and will adjust the trailers brakes to match. This means that you no longer need to adjust your brakes while you are driving. Once you set them the first time it will adjust for light or severe braking.

It also has a diagnostic feature that will help you diagnose if there are any issues with the braking system on the trailer.

expert reply by: Bud M