Factory brake controller question???
Ww towed our new TT last Friday with our GMC HD2500. It truck has the factory brake controller, and that is where the question arises. I followed the owners manual to set the gain....drive 20 mph a...
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If OP has standard Electric trailer brakes -the performance of the GM ITBC will be superior to a Prodigy or any other inertia based brake controller.
1. Adjust your trailer brakes properly. 3/4 to 1 revolution of the tire/wheel upon a moderate spin. You will hear a distinctive scrapping sound -especially on new/newer brake shoes.
2. If that doesn't help much -time to make sure the mechanical brake operation is proper and wiring system on the trailer is passing the amps/voltage without restriction.
These links will help you through the checking process -if you are a DIYer
First manual is from Dexter Axle:
http://www.dexteraxle.com/i/u/6149609/f/600-8K_Service_Manual_3-13/Electric_Brakes_3-13.pdf
Second is from ALKo Axle:
http://www.al-kousa.com/pdf/ALKO_2kto7k_OM.pdf
1. Adjust your trailer brakes properly. 3/4 to 1 revolution of the tire/wheel upon a moderate spin. You will hear a distinctive scrapping sound -especially on new/newer brake shoes.
2. If that doesn't help much -time to make sure the mechanical brake operation is proper and wiring system on the trailer is passing the amps/voltage without restriction.
These links will help you through the checking process -if you are a DIYer
First manual is from Dexter Axle:
http://www.dexteraxle.com/i/u/6149609/f/600-8K_Service_Manual_3-13/Electric_Brakes_3-13.pdf
Second is from ALKo Axle:
http://www.al-kousa.com/pdf/ALKO_2kto7k_OM.pdf
