Tekonsha Brake Controller 7686 Review Video

You are correct, you should only be getting output when the brake is applied, or the override switch is activated. It sounds like the controller might be bad, but to make sure, you should probably bench test it before tossing it. Use a circuit…

If you are reading a constant 12 volts on the blue brake output wire with the Curt Venturer Brake Controller #C74VV installed, this is indeed an indication that either the controller itself is bad or there's a short somewhere along the brake…

There is no need to unplug a brake controller when it's not in use and typically something like the Curt Reflex C51130 shuts off automatically after a certain time period-usually around 15 minutes. These won't drain your battery when sitting…

The blue wire coming from the brake controller to the trailer brakes is the brake power output wire used to tell the trailer to apply the brakes once given the response from the brake controller. Therefore, you should not have a constant charge to…

A factory 7-way trailer connector isn't all you need to power a trailer's electric brakes. You still need a brake controller. Some Ford F-150s are equipped with a factory integrated brake controller, which you may have. If your 2012 Ford…

The backing plate is not available separately from the entire assembly for this part number. When the backing plate needs replacing, the other components need replaced as well. The B10EA-21 AxleTek 10" x 2 1/4" LH Self-Adjusting Electric…

Etrailer Electric Brake Assemblies like the 12", Self Adjusting #AKEBRK-7R-SA referenced in your question are different than Dexter Brake Assemblies such as #23-459. The biggest difference is the brake pad material used. Etrailer brake pads use…

The difference between the two hubs part #84546UC3 and #84546UC3-EZ is the grease cap that comes with them. The part #84546UC3-EZ includes an EZ lube style of grease cap that has a rubber plug that can be removed for easy access to the zerk fitting.…

My contact at Dexter did confirm that the #23-468 Nev-R-Adjust brake assemblies will adjust themselves as you drive after the initial installation, but we still recommend that you do adjust the shoes when you first install the assemblies, so that…

The Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Kit part #23-468-469 and Electric Trailer Brake Kit part #AKEBRK-35-SA are both excellent replacement options with a self-adjusting feature. The main difference between them is quality, the Dexter option…

The #84546UC3 and #84546UC3-EZ Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly are identical with the exception of the grease cap. Each is a single hub with an integrated drum. They use the same bearings, races, and grease seals. The #84546UC3-EZ has an EZ-Lube…

It's basically just a brand difference. Dexter trailer brakes are often considered to be the best around so we recommend them highly, but for a great self-adjusting assembly at a lower price you really can't go wrong with the etrailer.com…