Expert Answers about Trailer Brake Controller
- Does a 2004 Ford F-550 Have a Factory Brake Controller?
- You might have a brake controller in your 2004 Ford F-550 but Ford did not start having the option of factory installed brake controllers in their trucks until the 2005 model year. A previous owner of your 2004 Ford F-550 would have had to installed an aftermarket brake controller.
If you're looking for a replacement I recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller item # 90885.
view full answer... - Location of a Trailer Brake Controller Port on a 2005 Toyota Tundra with Factory Tow Package
- Your tow package port on your 2005 Toyota Tundra will either be above the emergency brake pedal (even taped to it), or behind the kick plate panel to the left of the emergency brake pedal. The connector should be white. See the installation video on the 2006 Toyota Tundra I included as it will be the closest to your truck.
If you don't have a brake controller yet, I highly recommend going with the Tekonsha P3 # 90195 because its one of the most popular and highest rated brake controllers...
view full answer... - What Would Cause Trailer Brakes to Not Work Well After Trailer Sat for a Long Time
- It is most likely the drum of your hubs basically getting the rust worn off if anything. I wouldn't say this is a typical issue though. If it was anything to do with the wiring or electrical side your brake controller would show that it wasn't connected during the time it wasn't working.
I would think that inspecting the brake assemblies and drums would lead you to what would need to be addressed.
view full answer... - What If My 7 Way Wiring Doesnt Match the Diagram?
- Some manufacturers use different color wiring than the standard. Don't be thrown by the color but rather make sure the function and location are correct to confirm correct fit. You can test each function using a circuit tester like # PTW2993 to determine if the pin locations are correct for each function.
Note: You won't get a brake controller output reading unless you hit the manual override on your brake controller or if you are actually moving if it is proportional brake controller....
view full answer... - What is the Purpose of the Carlisle Control Adapter Module # HBA-CAM
- The CAM from the Carlisle Control Adapter Module # HBA-CAM stands for Control Adapter Module. The purpose of this unit is to adapt the Carlisle HydraStar Electric-Hydraulic Actuator # HBA16 to the following brake controllers.
Ford factory controller from 2007-2008
GM/Chevrolet factory controller 2007-Present
I attached installation instructions for this product for you to check out also.
view full answer... - Is the 10-2-1 Jacketed 10 Gauge Wire Stranded or Solid Construction
- The wire in the Jacketed 2 Wire, 10 Gauge, Brake Wire, item # 10-2-1, is stranded, and designed for automotive applications. The temperature rating on the coating is 221 degrees Fahrenheit. This allows for use of the wire for up to 40 amps at up to 25 feet.
This is the wire we use to wire the brake output wire and the 12 volt power wire when installing the Brake Controller 7 & 4 Way Installation Kit, item # ETBC7, and a brake controller on vehicles that do not have an existing 7-way connector...
view full answer... - Where Is The Curt Echo Wireless C51180 Made?
- The Curt Echo Wireless # C51180 is assembled in the USA, but the parts are from various countries.
view full answer... - Demco Hydraulic Brake Line Kit # DM5426 for Use on 1993 Calkins Trailer in a Marine Environment
- I have confirmed with my contacts at Demco, that the Demco Hydraulic Brake Line Kit # DM5426 is coated with a galvanized finish. With the additional galvanized finish, it provides the additional corrosion resistance that you are looking for compared to steel brake lines.
This brake line kit is also 3/16 of an inch in diameter, and is designed for use on single axle trailers. This kit includes lines and fittings needed to run brake fluid from your surge brake actuator to the trailer...
view full answer... - Are Trailer Brake Magnets Polarity Sensitive
- Brake magnets such as the Replacement Magnet Kit # AKBRKR-M12 on trailer electric brake assemblies are non-polarized.
When installing an electric brake assembly, like the Right Hand 12" # AKEBRK-7R-SA, either wire can be used for the brake signal and ground wire functions. For the Left Hand assembly you will use # AKEBRK-7L-SA.
view full answer... - Do the Demco Trailer Braking Assemblies Contain Asbestos
- None of the Demco trailer braking assemblies which includes the Demco Agricultural Hydraulic Drum Brake Assembly part # DM01970 contain asbestos within the shoes/pads or anywhere for that matter.
view full answer... - Is the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly # 23-451 Made in the USA.
- Yes, the Dexter Electric, Right Hand Side, Trailer Brake Assembly, # 23-451, is manufactured by Dexter in the USA.
For the left hand side trailer brake assembly and hardware, you will need part numbers # 23-450, # 7-5, # 38N, and # 38LW.
view full answer... - What is Master Cylinder of Demco Trailer Brake Actuator # DM72VR Constructed Of
- The master cylinder (reservoir that holds the brake fluid) used in the Demco Trailer Brake Actuator # DM72VR is constructed of a fiberglass reinforced nylon composite that will not corrode, which makes this actuator perfect for marine applications.
view full answer... - Dexter Trailer Axle with Electric Brakes Components
- The Dexter Trailer Axle w/ Electric Brakes - 4" Drop - E-Z Lube - 5 on 4-1/2 - 89" - 3.5K # 8327812-EB has the Dexter brand hub/drum assemblies as well as Dexter brake assemblies. The components are:
# 8327812 Dexter Trailer Axle Beam - Easy Lube - 89" Hub Face - 74" Spring Center - 4" Drop - 3,500 lbs
# 23-26 (K23-026-00) Dexter 10" x 2 1/4" LH Electric Brake Assembly - Drivers Side - 3.5K Axles
# 23-27 (K23-027-00) Dexter 10" x 2 1/4" RH Electric Brake Assembly - Passengers Side - 3.5K...
view full answer... - Who Manufactures AKEBRK-7L-SA 12-Inch Self-Adjusting Trailer Brake Assemblies
- The etrailer brand brake assembles such as the # AKEBRK-7L-SA 12 inch self-adjusting trailer drum brake assembly are manufactured by AxleTech. We offer them as a less-expensive alternative to the Dexter # 23-458.
view full answer... - What Parts Make Up the Timbren Axle-Less Suspension With Electric Brakes for 3,500 lb?
- The Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension System w Electric Brake Hubs - Straight Spindle - 3,500 lbs # A35RS545E is a combination of parts. It is the Timbren # ASR3500S05 along with the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 3,500-lb E-Z Lube Axles - 10" Diameter - 5 on 4-1/2 # 84546UC3-EZ and Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit - 10" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 3,500 lbs # 23-26-27.
view full answer... - Do the etrailer.com Electric Brake Assemblies Contain Asbestos
- The etrailer.com Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - Right Hand # AKEBRK-35R referenced in your question does not contain asbestos in the brake pads (or anywhere else on the assembly). None of the etrailer.com electric brake assemblies contain asbestos.
If you also need the Left Hand assembly, you will just need part # AKEBRK-35L.
view full answer... - How do etrailer Brand Trailer Brake Assemblies Compare to Lippert and Dexter
- AxleTek is who makes our etrailer brake assemblies like the # AKEBRK-35-SA. We have found that while not considered to be as much of a premium brand like the Dexter assemblies they work just as well and happen to cost a lot less. To put it a different way if I needed assemblies for my trailer thats what I would go with since the performance is the same as the more expensive options.
Dexter components are Made in the USA and widely considered the highest quality but also most expensive....
view full answer... - Recommended Replacement Brakes for a 2012 Forest River R-Pod 177
- The etrailer Electric Trailer Brake Kit item # AKEBRK-35-SA, you were looking at, are the correct replacement brake assemblies for your 2012 Forest River R-Pod 177.
These brakes are 10" x 2-1/4" and are made for 3,500 lbs axles. They are self adjusting and fit 13" to 15" wheels. The E-coated backing plates resist wear and corrosion and have a 4 bolt brake mounting pattern.
I have linked an installation video below.
view full answer... - What Does KodaGuard Coating on Kodiak Disc Brakes Do
- The Kodiak Disc Brakes for 3,500 lb Axles # KOD59FR have a KodaGuard coating on the brake calipers which gives them a 500 to 600 hour salt spray rating and makes these a great option for trailer owner's who either live near salt water or go boating in salt water and will be exposing the brakes to it. This is combined with the Dacromet finish on the hub-rotors and brackets (which have a 300 to 400 hour salt spray rating) for a setup that's way more durable and resistant to salt than your...
view full answer... - Are Dexter Brakes Made in the USA
- Yes. The Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Brakes # 23-468-469 are manufactured in the U.S.A.
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