Wiring Needed to Convert to Electric Brakes

Question:

HI i want convert surge brake to electric brake, i have question about flat connector , there are 4 color WHTE , BROW , YELOW , GREEN . What color for electric brake

asked by: Doan T

Expert Reply:

None of the wires you mentioned will work with electric brakes; to install electric brakes, you will only need a brake controller. Since you already have a 4-way connector, you will just need to install the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller # ETBC7, which will give you the necessary wiring to hook up your brakes.

For a brake controller, I strongly recommend checking out the Prodigy P2 # 90885, a proportional controller which will activate your trailer's brakes at the same time you activate your tow vehicle's brakes - and with the same stopping power. Depending on your vehicle, you may need an adapter such as # 3016 to plug in the controller; if you let me know what vehicle you are using I'd be happy to let you know whether or not you need it.

I've added links to review videos of the # ETBC7 kit and Prodigy P2 for you to take a look at, as well as a couple helpful articles on brake controllers.

expert reply by: Kyle S