Mile High wrote:
netjam wrote:
In my 08 Ford the Ford IBC would not run my electric/hydraulic brakes on my trailer (a common problem with electric/hydraulics of that era) so I installed a prodigy which worked great. I have since traded the Ford and my trailer (to one with electric drums) and now use the IBC in the new truck with the std electric trailer brakes. If you switch out the IBC one thing to remember is not to unplug the IBC, just cut the output wires to connect your aftermarket controller. If you unplug the IBC the truck computer senses it and shows a dash alarm.
Not sure what actuator you had, but my Carlisle Hydra-Star has a module that lets any truck operate the electric over hydraulic. I towed this trailer with electric/hydraulic disk brakes with a 2006, 2008, and 2014 Ford with IBC without any modifications beyond just plugging it in. The module is an HBA-CAM. I just had to remember on the 2014 to actually select electric/hydraulic on the IBC. The 2008 or 2006 did not have that as a selectable option.
The HBA-CAM would not work with my Actibrake actuator. Had many discussions with the Actibrake people (Actibrake now out of business) while trying to resolve the issue. Gave up and bypassed the IBC with the aftermarket prodigy and ended the hassle. I think DRV ended up replacing the Actibrake actuator for most DRV owners with the Carlisle eventually after so many complaints.
