What Parts Do I Need and What Axle Should I Install Electric Trailer Brakes On a 2009 Nissan Titan

Expert Reply:

Electric brake systems are much easier to install than hydraulic and they require less maintenance and are more in-expensive to maintain.

You will need a brake controller. The most popular brake controller we carry is the Tekonsha Prodigy. This is also my personal choice. You would use part # 90185-3050P for a Prodigy brake controller. This includes the custom fit wiring harness that will allow the brake controller to plug into the port underneath the dash for a plug and play installation.

You will need to find out what axles are currently on the trailer in order to select the right Hub-Drum assembly. You can do this by calling the manufacturer or pulling the hubs off and checking bearing numbers and locating a stamp or plate on the axle including weight capacity. I have included a link to all our Hub-Drums below.

Once you the right Hub-Drum assembly, you will order the brake assembly for that hub and from there it is time for installation and wiring which is pretty straight-forward if you have decent mechanical ability. I have included a link to these below.

I would encourage you to install the brakes on the more forward of the two. When loading a trailer, the nose should be a little heaver than the tail, so the more forward axle will be bearing more weight and will offer better traction and braking ability.

expert reply by: Patrick B