brake controller

[coreys87]

who here has set up one in their square? looking to do this in my truck. already have directionals and breaklights but would love you have brakes. lol. how did you guys set themup? thanks

 

[crazy4offroad]

You talking about an electric trailer brake controller?

 

[oneluckypops]

If its a brake controller your talking about. Then there simple to hook up.
Theres 4 wires

Black: Goes to Battery POSITIVE
Blue: Goes to the trailer plug at the rear of the truck.
Red: Goes to the output wire on your brake switch
White: Goes to Battery negative.



edit: sorry was reversed on the white and red wire, i fixed it

 

[AMW]

http://www.etrailer.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/faq/brake_control_wiring_diagram_500.jpg


maybe this will help

 

[coreys87]

hmm. that does it, lol thanks

 

[bucket]

If its a brake controller your talking about. Then there simple to hook up.
Theres 4 wires

Black: Goes to Battery POSITIVE
Blue: Goes to the trailer plug at the rear of the truck.
Red: Goes to Battery GROUND
White: Goes to the output wire on your brake switch.

Why is red and black reversed?

 

[smurph20]

Trailer brake systems are positive ground i believe that way when you ground the vehicle brake it powers up the trailer brakes and applies them.

 

[oneluckypops]

Why is red and black reversed?

good question, i never understood that myself.

 

[coreys87]

where have you guys mounted your brake controllers? nextthing on the list is a better motor lol

 

[oneluckypops]

where have you guys mounted your brake controllers? nextthing on the list is a better motor lol

alot of people mount them low on the dash in front of there knees. I have mine mounted underneith the ashtray, Mine is a fancy digital controller that displays gain, and trouble codes so i like to actually be able to see the display but still be able to reach the manual brake lever when needed.