Setting Pilot Brake Control Display Ride Side Up and Adjusting Power to the Trailer Brakes

Question:

I need to power down the unit in the hopes of making the display go right side up. What are setup instructions after I do that? Thank you.

asked by: Bonnie R

Expert Reply:

On the Pilot brake controller # 80550 to change the display orientation from upside down to right side up:

1. Disconnect Controller Black Wire (Battery) from tow vehicle.
2. Wait 5 seconds.
3. Reconnect Black Wire (Battery) DO NOT apply brake pedal or manual slide knob while connecting wire.

To then set the controller up again use the following procedure:

1. Connect trailer to tow vehicle.
2. Locate the manual slide knob and power knob on the control.
3. While applying the manual slide knob turn power knob until display reads 4.0.
4. Drive tow vehicle and trailer on a dry level paved surface at 25 mph and apply manual slide knob.

If trailer brakes lock up turn power down using power knob. If braking was not sufficient turn power up using power knob.

5. Repeat Step 4 until power has been set to a point just below wheel lock up or at a sufficient
force as to achieve maximum braking power.