Replacing Breakaway Switch On a Trailer with ESCO Breakaway System

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I have an ESCO brake away and can i just use any kind of replacement? Also how do I remove the old one?

asked by: Pat C

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You likely can use any replacement switch since all they do is complete a circuit when the pin is pulled out.

One wire on the switch should be connected to the positive battery terminal on the trailer. The other will tee into the wiring leading from the trailer connector to the brake magnets like in the diagram I have included.

Just follow the wires on the old switch to where they are connected and remove them. I have also included a link to the right that should help.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Dale

8/2/2020

My Esco switch has two wires and I am replacing it with a three wire switch. How do I wire it?

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Jon G.

8/11/2020

I'm guessing that one of the wires is for the ground. If you check out the Hopkins Switch # HM20060 you can see that the white wire is for the ground connection. You'll want to verify this with any instructions or perhaps the manufacturer just to be on the safe side of things.

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Answer 1

On this page (typically below the product links) there is a helpful link section that will have the install instructions fo the Hopkins Breakaway kit part #20400 that you referenced. I also attached an install video that shows the kit installed as…

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Answer 2

The Replacement 42" Cable for Breakaway Switch from Bright Way Group, #3802350, will fit most models of ESCO break away switches. If you don't want to take a chance on it not fitting, I would instead recommend replacing the switch…

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

The Redarc Tow Pro Liberty part #RED24FR is a fit for your 2010 Toyota Tundra and would work great in your 2010 Toyota Tundra. You'd just need two install harnesses part #3040-P and #331-TPH-017 then you'd be set.

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Answer 5

The Redarc Tow Pro Classic is a time delayed brake controller which means it applies a predetermined amount of braking power over time every time you apply the vehicle brakes. The Tow Pro Elite #RED44FR has the ability to be time delayed as well as…

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Answer 6

Since you came from a Dexter Actuator I can help you troubleshoot the problem. If you do not have a Dexter unit let me know and I will be glad to see if I can help you out. Most issues are related to wiring or ground problems. Since it sounds like…

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Answer 7

While we do have numerous replacement break away system pins, all of which are similar, I cannot guarantee that any will fit your ESCO brand switch because they have not all been tested together. The difference in cost between a replacement pin and a…

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Answer 8

You can absolutely wire up a 3-wire breakaway switch like the Hopkins LED Breakaway Switch with 7" Lead Wires #HM20059 to replace your 2-wire switch; the difference is that the 3-wire switch has a dedicated ground wire while the 2-wire switch…

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Answer 9

We don't have the specific pin, but I have a solution for you. Since Breakaway Switches are universal, I recommend you replace the entire switch with part #3802348 to go with your ESCO breakaway systems.

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Answer 10

I attached a diagram showing how a breakaway switch, like part #420000, would be wired to a trailer mounted battery like the one on your Loudo dump trailer. With this type of setup you would not want to pull the breakaway switch with the trailer…

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Answer 11

All breakaway switches like the one included with the SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System #SM99251 work the same way and they are essentially universal. You can certainly use your existing one and keep the one included in the SMI kit as…

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Answer 12

If you didn't have a battery used with your breakaway system there'd be nothing to power the brakes in the event of a disconnect so you couldn't use just a switch like the part #FA80-00-2040 by itself. You'd instead need to use a…

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