Adapter For A 2011 Chevrolet 3500 Factory Brake Controller With Dexter Hydraulic Trailer Brakes

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I have a 2011 Chevy 3500 HD and recently purchased a Big Tex 25GN HD with Dexter E/H brakes. The Big Tex dealer failed to mention to me that this trailer would not be compatible with my truck. With that aside, I keep seeing mention of this after market brake controller # 90885. What if I do not want to install an after market controller on my truck? Is the Titan Brakerite SD Adapter the solution to my problem? I would much rather keep the factory controller and have a plug in play as opposed to switching controllers.

asked by: Tim

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Expert Reply:

Unfortunately we are not aware of an adapter for Dexter hydraulic brakes with a factory brake controller in a 2011 Chevrolet 3500. The Adapters for the Titan Brakerite are specifically for their Brakerite actuator and are not compatible with other actuators. Similarly, Hydrostar makes an adapter for their actuators, but Dexter does not yet.

The best recommendation I can give you is an aftermarket brake controller like the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional, # 90885, you mentioned. This is an excellent proportional brake controller that will allow communication with your Dexter electric over hydraulic brake actuator on your trailer. I've attached a video of this installation.

The other option would be to trade out your hydraulic brake actuator and use the adapter. For disc brakes that would be the # T4813102 or the parts # T4813102 with the reducer # T4844100 for drum brakes. The adapter would be the # T4845900.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

You may need to adjust the output setting on the factory brake controller on your 2011 GMC Sierra HD. I also assume that the adapter you are using is #T4845900 which is the correct model to plug in with the Titan BrakeRite I Plug and Play…

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Answer 2

The Titan BrakeRite EHB Adapter #DX35FR will allow you to use the integrated electric brake controller in your 2009 GMC Sierra 2500 with surge brakes as long as you have a Titan BrakeRite actuator or a Dexstar DX series. The newest Titan BrakRite…

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Answer 3

You could leave the adapter part #T4845900 installed in your BrakeRite all the times. It would not negatively affect braking performance when used on a setup that it's not needed.

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Answer 4

The easiest solution is to bypass the factory brake controller and install an aftermarket controller that is compatible with electric over hydraulic braking systems. We actually have an FAQ article that covers the process which I have linked for you.…

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Answer 5

The Titan BrakeRite SD Adapter for Ford/Chevy Integral Brake Controllers Item #T4845900, is designed to work with both Ford and Chevy OEM brake controllers and the Titan BrakeRite EHB actuating system. If your 2011 has a setting for electric over…

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Answer 6

I spoke with my contact at Titan about using the BrakeRite with the EHB Adapter #DX35FR installed while towing with your 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 using a Tekonsha Prodigy P3 #90195. My contact confirmed that you will not need to uninstall the…

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Answer 7

The #T4845900 should work just fine on your BrakeRite SD. The connectors you sent in a picture of look to be the matching ones. That being said you could cut off the connectors and then hardwire the blue and white wires to the system like in the…

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Answer 8

The Titan BrakeRite EHB Adapter #T4845900 that you referenced is designed to work 2006 to current Chevy trucks that have integrated brake controllers like your Titan BrakeRite I Plug and Play Electric-Hydraulic Actuator Kit #T4813102 so it would fit…

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Answer 9

Integrated brake controllers in general don't work great with electric over hydraulic actuators and what you are describing is exactly that. If you use the adapter part #DX35FR you controller will sense the trailer connection like it needs to and…

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Answer 10

If you have the Titan BrakeRite Actuator on your 2011 Chevy, then you will be able to use the Titan BrakeRite Adapter for your Chevy integral brake controller. You will need to get the correct adapter to fit the BrakeRite actuator that is on your…

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Answer 11

The Titan BrakeRite EHB for Disc Brakes, part #T4813102 will work with the existing factory brake controller on your 2011 Sierra 3500, but only if you use the Titan BrakeRite SD Adapter for Ford/Chevy Integral Brake Controllers Item #T4845900. The…

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Answer 12

The Titan EHB that you have #T4813102 can sometimes be a bit finicky with integrated brake controllers. Your 2016 Chevy Silverado 3500HD's integrated controller should work with it but you will need to ensure that your controller is in hydraulic…

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