Brake Lag Troubleshooting When Using Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller

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I’m having terrible brake lag to the point I have to turn the brake controller all the way down in town driving. I think I have tried everything under the sun, connect the truck first, trailer the truck and have reinstalled the app 3-4 times with no luck, is there anything else I can try before putting it on the shelf and going a different direction?

asked by: Dennis O

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Expert Reply:

With the Curt Echo # C51180 not braking as quickly as you desire when hitting the brake pedal it sounds like one of three things could be the issue. It could be in the settings of the app, the integrated inertia sensor having issue, or it could be something on the trailer side with the wiring or the brake assemblies needing adjustment. I recommend testing the functions with a circuit tester like # on the 5 o'clock pin when using the manual override button. Then testing the wiring at the magnets of each assembly while hitting that manual override button. If all checks out there, it is either an issue with the internal inertia sensor or the mechanical shoe adjustment of the brake assemblies. The former would have more to do with lag and functional brakes the latter would be the brakes not applying as strong as they should.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

We have actually run into this issue quite a few times in the past, and there is a simple fix. The reason the Curt Echo Wireless #C51180 locks up the brakes on your camper only at low speeds is due to it being paired incorrectly, usually plugging…

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

Curt has a recommended setup procedure outlined for the Curt Echo part #C51180 that is outlined in their install instructions for this controller but since not all trailer brakes apply the same way there isn't a standard setting you can use that…

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Answer 4

In order to troubleshoot your braking issues with the Curt Echo #C51180, first start by adjusting the output settings on your controller. Curt recommends testing the controller output by driving forward on a dry and level paved or concrete surface.…

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Answer 5

The first thing to check is to make sure that the sensitivity or output settings on your Curt Echo #C51180 did not change from your original settings. It also may be beneficial to re-adjust the controller from scratch. In order to do this, Curt…

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Answer 6

The Curt Echo #C51180 is a proportional brake controller, so it uses sensors to determine direction of travel and how quickly you're stopping to determine how much power to apply to the brakes; it does not use the brake output wire for any…

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Answer 7

Yes, make sure you are only using the Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller Item #C51180 you referenced. Any other brake controller should not be used at the same time. This is taken directly from the Echo instruction manual and should walk you through…

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Answer 8

I would be happy to help you fix your Curt Echo item #C51180. First you will need to completely unplug the Echo from both trailer and truck, delete the app from your phone, reinstall the app, and then plug the Echo into the vehicle 7-way (by itself)…

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Answer 9

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Answer 11

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