Trailer Brakes

Any help would be awesome.

Chris

I didn't know either and found out almost the hard way...long story.

Answer:

You need to go to your most trusted auto supply store and ask them what they recommend.

There are several brnds and prices to choose from. I used a NAPA store because they always have top of the line parts and I did not want to scrimp on being able to stop.:)

I installed it myself & it was quite easy. (I called the mfg. to make sure I had it right.) They install under the dash on the drivers side and hook up to wiring that is different w/ each brand of vehicle.

I am sure you could get a dealership to install it if you needed to??? or your local auto repair shop.

Hope this helps.

Suthern

The only adjustment I have had to make was when I trailer different weights or trailers.

Unless there has been a change, the only thing you need besides the light plug is the little plug that tells the trailer your backup lights are on. It will then release the brakes so you can back up.

When you hitch up, reach under the tongue and push in on the button a couple times to release the brakes. That might not be quite correct about releasing them, but it's necessary to prevent them from draggin supposedly.

What you have are hydraulic surge brakes. No outboard device is necessary. No electronic controllers etc. When you slow down, it compresses the tongue on the trailer and activates the brakes on the trailer. The harder you push on the tow vehicles brakes the more pressure applied to the trailer also.

You also have a manual switch. That is the aluminum knob with an arrow on it on the top of your tongue. It has a release point that should also allow a vehicle to back up when it doesn't have the backup light plug.

Carlos

Rich P

Thanks again,

Chris