Troubleshooting Trailer Brakes that are Weak with Brake Pedal or Override Lever

Question:

I have a 2016 Kaufman 3 car wedge trailer that the brakes is very weak on I pulled the emergency brake works perfectly when I pulled the cable but when I push the slider my truck keep moving with my foot off the brake or the end of gas the truck continues to roll I just replaced all 6 brakes and checked all wiring

asked by: Nha T

Expert Reply:

What's the gain setting for the controller? Sounds like your brakes are working when there is the full voltage put on the circuit but maybe your controller just isn't putting out the 12 volts you'd need. This can be due to the gain level being too low on the controller or maybe the controller itself is weak and in need of replacing if it can't put out 12 volts.

For a brake controller I would recommend the Prodigy P3 Brake Controller part # 90195. 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. This will be the last brake controller you buy. It can easily be transferred to future vehicles as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C