Brake Controller and Installation Recommendation for a 2008 Chevy Silverado 2500

Question:

once 2008 chevrolet 2500 wires under hood hooked for trailer brakes the trailer brakes controlled by truck pedal brake ?

asked by: Gar T

Expert Reply:

Once you make all of the under hood connections on your 2008 Chevy Silverado to activate the trailer brake controller circuit you will be able to install a brake controller to activate the trailer's brakes, but they would not be directly controlled by the brake pedal.

For a brake controller I would recommend the Prodigy P2 Brake Controller part # 90885. This is our best selling brake controller because of how well it works and how easy it is to setup. This is a proportional brake controller that senses the amount of braking the tow vehicle is applying and applies a proportionate amount to the trailer brakes.

I attached an install video that shows this controller being installed in a 2008 Chevy Silverado for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C