How Many Volts Should a Brake Controller Put Out on the Highest Gain  

The Dexter Nev-R-Adjust electric trailer brakes can be manually adjusted. There are a couple teeth of the adjustment wheel that are exposed just under the lever that you referenced. I have attached a photo showing the teeth. You will likely need a…

To convert your Dexter 7k torsion tandem axle trailer to disc and electric over hydraulic we actually have a kit that comes with everything. All you'd need is HydraStar Disc Brake Kit w/ Actuator for Tandem Axle Trailers #HSE7K-T1. This…

The #AKEBRK-35L-SA Self Adjusting brake assemblies will adjust themselves as you drive after the initial installation. The front brakes will always bear a bit more of the braking work, because more of the trailer weight is normally on the most…

On your 2018 Montana 3791 RD, with Dexter 7K axles, we do have the parts but not in a kit for axles that large. I recommend the Kodiak Disc Brake Kit - 13" Hub/Rotor - 7,000 lbs #K2HR712D along with Bearing Kit #BK3-100. I recommend using grease…

Something is obviously causing a voltage drop between the brake controller and the trailer connector. The usual culprit in this type of situation is a break in the wire or a corroded wire. Check the wiring under the truck. You should be able to trace…

The head of the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider #DM8550035 that you referenced is rated to be able to handle up to 5,250 lbs of vertical weight. If you wanted to wrap a rope around the head to lift the weight of the hitch…

It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

More often than not, the connections under the hood of your 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 will need to be made to complete the installation for a brake controller. I have heard of some occasions where these connections were made at the factory, but…

The traditional wire colors for brake controller installation are white for ground, black for 12 volt power, red for stoplight switch, and blue for brake output. For more information on wiring in a brake controller check out the help article I…

It should be getting close to 12 volts if the power output is set to the maximum on the brake controller. Some brake controllers will not work properly if they are titled or turned to the side or if it has a leveler knob that is not level. Check…

I believe you almost solved the problem when you swapped the wiring, but in reality you needed to use 10 gauge wire like part #10-1-1 (sold by the foot). You are experiencing a voltage drop due to the long distance of wire that's not thick…

We do offer all kinds of replacement brake parts for both electric and hydraulic drum brakes, including shoes, springs, actuating levers, etc. But many folks do determine, after reviewing all the parts needed and their total cost, that the time…