Wiring Upgrade Recommendation for Trailer to Power Trailer Electric Brakes
Question:
want to switch trailer from hydraulic drums push piston in hitch to electric drums, do they work on regular 4 prong wiring harness
asked by: Pete
Expert Reply:
You'd have to convert the trailer's wiring from a 4-way to a 7-way to use electric trailer brakes. The 4-ways only carry the lighting functions whereas the 7-way is the most popular style to carry the brake output circuit.
We have the 7-Way Upgrade kit part # HS381-9000 which is setup for upgrading a trailer with a 4-way to a 7-way and comes with everything needed. I attached an install video for this kit plus a help article on adding electric brakes to a trailer for you to check out as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
Wiring Kit for Hydrastar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuators
- Accessories and Parts
- Brake Actuator
- Disc Brakes
- Hydraulic Drum Brakes
- Wiring
- Hydrastar
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Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 3.5K Axles - 10" - 5 on 4-1/2 - Pre-Greased
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub with Integrated Drum
- Easy Grease
- EZ Lube
- Pre-Greased
- L68149
- L44649
- For 3500 lbs Axles
- 1/2 Inch Stud
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- 13 Inch Wheel
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- etrailer
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