Is Brake Controller Needed to Stop Trailer with Electric Brakes
Question:
Hello I have a question I bought a 6x12 used wells cargo trailer and wanted to install electric brakes on it but dont know which ones are the right ones that fit in it I only know that the rim said Dot T 15x5 JJ And the other one said dot t tm 5jx15inch thats all I know is a 5 bolt rim
asked by: Jonatan G
Expert Reply:
We have everything you'll need to add brakes to your cargo trailer but since we don't know exactly what axles you have you'll have to check out your setup and take a few measurements to determine what exactly you'd need to install everything. We actually have a guide that walks you through this entire process as well that I have attached to this page.
You will need a brake controller to activate the trailer brakes like you mentioned. A controller allows you to modulate how much voltage gets to the trailer brakes so that the trailer brakes can be applied in the best way for stopping the trailer.
We have the part # TK63VR which is very easy to use and is proportional. This means that it senses how hard you are applying the brakes of your 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 and matches the trailer braking pressure. All you need to install this in your truck is the install harness # 3015-P and you'd be set.
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Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers - GM
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Wiring Adapter
- Plugs into Brake Controller
- Vehicle Specific
- Tekonsha
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Tekonsha BRAKE-EVN Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Up to 4 Axles
- LED Display
- Up to 90 Degrees
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Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 3,500-lb Axles - 10" Diameter - 5 on 4-1/2
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub with Integrated Drum
- Standard
- L68149
- L44649
- For 3500 lbs Axles
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- 13 Inch Wheel
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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Jonatan C.
10/10/2019
Hello I have a question I bought a 6x12 used wells cargo trailer and wanted to install electric brakes on it but dont know which ones are the right ones that fit in it I only know that the rim said Dot T 15x5 JJ And the other one said dot t tm 5jx15inch thats all I know is a 5 bolt rim