Best way to tune in trailer brakes
I've got a 2011 Ford F250 Lariat 6.7 Diesel and am new to towing a 5th wheel. My question is what's the best way to adjust my factory brake controller to utilize the trailer brakes but not overuse the...
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TucsonJim wrote:MMayleben wrote:
Ok good deal, thank you everyone for the information!
So dial back about .5 (that's the increments on my factory controller) from when the wheels lock up? I just wanted to make sure I wouldn't burn my trailer brakes up quickly if I used too much brake. This helps a lot.
I've been using that method for 20+ years, and I've never burned up my brakes. But I can make a very sudden stop if the situation warrants it.
Jim
Why in the world would you want to put flat spots on your $150 each tires fine tuning your trailer brakes by locking them up then backing off. Start with the minimum adjustment first, then adjust forward for more braking.
