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74vette
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Jul 09, 2013

Integrated brake controller on 2007 Silverado adjustments

I have a 2007 2500HD with the integrated brake controller. When towing a 9,000 pound 5th wheel in the mountains, I have to use the manual lever to brake the trailer as I am not getting enough brake o...
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74vette
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Jul 09, 2013
I have good braking when I use the manual lever. When I apply the brakes the controller goes to 2 or three lights on the display. When applying the trailer brakes manually, I feel the brakes on the trailer slowing with 4 to 5 lights on the display. It does not seem to make any difference if the controller is set to 3 or 10.

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