Power Distribution Stud Nut Sizes for Installing a Brake Controller on a 2007 Chevy Silverado

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I did have to get under the hood to hook up the brake wires. the studs did not have any nuts on them. Are they metric and what size.

asked by: VAN G

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GM does not supply the attaching nuts required to secure the wires to the studs. These can be obtained locally. You will need (1) M6 x 1.0 nut, # 185916 and (1) M8 x 1.25 nut, # 185917. I have attached an FAQ for you that may also help.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

On the 2010 Silverado/Sierra, there isn't a connector there are bare wires that you connect the brake controller to. Under the dash, between the emergency brake pedal and the brake, there's a wiring harness with a white tag on it (see circle…

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Answer 2

If your vehicle has a factory brake controller plug, you can simply use the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers – Ford, Item #3034-P, which will connect to the vehicle plug and the brake controller. On the new E-450…

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Answer 3

Hello Rene, thanks for reaching out. It is pretty typical for RV manufacturers to use axles that are not rated for the full GVWR. They say this is because 10%-15% of the camper weight is on the hitch instead of the axles. They will put the bare…

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Answer 4

The trailer brakes work on a separate circuit than the lights. You have a couple of options to control the electric brakes on the trailer. One option is to use an air over electric brake control, #HA100400C. This unit connects to the air brakes on…

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Answer 5

If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

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Answer 6

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 7

Hey Brandon, I would strongly recommend sticking with the Tekonsha RF brake controller part #TK94FR. We know this works really well and it sounds like it worked well for you too. The Curt Echo is not reliable enough for me to really ever recommend it…

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Answer 8

Hey Katja, the Curt Echo Mobile brake controller part #C51180 would be your best option. This is a wireless brake controller and all it requires is a 7-way with the taillight functions and the 12 volt accessory circuit active and you'd be set. So…

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Answer 9

For your race trailer with aluminum roof panels it will seal on the edges with a Butyl Tape #AL64UV. Then you will use either a Non-Sag #AL33KV or Self-Leveling #AL68KV sealant to seal the mounting screws and edges of the aluminum roof panels to…

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Answer 10

Although I would not be able to speak on the installation of the part(s) you received for your trailer, I can tell you that the TremPro 644 Silicone Sealant part #0160297 will do an excellent job of sealing your new aluminum panel to the trailer and…

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Answer 11

The blue wire is generally the brake circuit but not the brake light circuit. You want to connect the light to the brake light circuit which green for the for the right-hand side and yellow for the left, but you'll want to use a circuit tester…

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Power Distribution Stud Nut Sizes for Installing a Brake Controller on a 2007 Chevy Silverado

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