Recommended Brake Controller For 2007 Chevrolet Kodiak C5500 With Air Brakes

Question:

Have a 2007 kodiak, diesel, c5500, has 7 pin connector but does not have brake controller installed. I need the brake controller and how to find wire to connect to it and attach to harness going to 7 pin already installed. Truck has air brakes

asked by: Gerald K

Helpful Expert Reply:

The brake controller I recommend is part # 90195. This is one of our most popular because it is easy to install and operate. You will have to hardwire the brake controller because there is no plug-in adapter available for your vehicle. When installing the brake controller and since you have air brakes, you will not have the stoplight switch at the top of the brake pedal to connect the red wire to from the brake controller. You will have to attach the wire to a circuit that only shows power when the brake pedal is pressed like the third brake light wire.

You will want to use a circuit tester like part # PTW2993 and check each of the pins on your trailer connector while someone sits in the cab and runs through all of the functions. I have attached a drawing that shows how a brake controller, and a 7-way are wired you can check out.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L