Adjusting Power and Sync Settings on Draw-Tite Activator II Trailer Brake Controller

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I just bought a vehicle with a draw tite activator 2. My breaks seem really loose. Does this have something to do with it?

asked by: Gretchen

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The braking power you feel when using your trailer brake controller will depend on the power setting selected on the controller as well as the chosen setting on the Sync control. The sync determines the level of braking aggressiveness by changing how quickly the unit sends the chosen power level to the brakes.

The other factor affecting braking force is the adjustment at each brake assembly. An electric drum brake like # AKEBRK-6R has a star wheel adjuster that can be adjusted using drum brake spoon # W80630. When the tension on the pads is correct you will be able to hear and feel slight drag on the drum as the wheel is rotated.

expert reply by: Adam R

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Answer 1

For your Draw Tite Activator brake controller like #5504 I found the setup instructions and they are below for you to check out. 1. With a trailer connected, set the sync control half way between + and -. Starting with the output control in the…

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Answer 2

To check the pins on the vehicle side 7-Way, you can use a circuit tester or the volt meter. The circuit tester will show you if a signal is coming through on the pin you are testing while the volt meter will tell you that and how much voltage is…

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Answer 3

The Draw-Tite Activator II time-delayed type brake controller #5504 is NOT compatible with electric-over-hydraulic (EOH) trailer brake actuators. But Draw-Tite's sister brand Tekonsha offers modern proportional controllers that are fully…

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Hello Paul, thanks for reaching out. The correct grease seal for your Dexter 5,100 lb axle is part #GS-2250DL. It has a 2.250" ID and 3.376" OD. Let me know if there is anything else I can help with an I am happy to get back to you.

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Answer 5

Hey, Randall! I did some digging and I keep getting results showing that your camper should have 7,000 lbs Dexter axles. You would want to make sure just in case. If you're unsure you can check the stamp on the hub for a number, all Dexter hubs…

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The attachment bolts for a 5-bolt brake assembly like the part #AKEBRK-6R should be torqued to 30-50 foot/lbs. If you don't have a torque wrench handy, if you tighten the bolts until the lock washers flatten out, you'll be pretty darn close…

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Andy, the Shock Absorber for Roadmaster Comfort Ride Trailer Suspension System #RM-204000-00 measures 11-1/2" long eye to eye compressed, 17-1/2" long eye to eye extended, and the eyelet holes are 12mm diameter.

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Answer 8

Hey Timothy, I reached out to my contact at Thetford and they said you need one of the following parts: - 42067 KIT, PEDAL HIGH WHITE STYLE II - 42078 KIT PEDAL LOW WHITE STYLE II These are made to order so you'll have to get it through them…

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Answer 9

Hello Alan, thanks for reaching out. We likely will have a brake drum that will fit your trailer, but I do not have a way to accurately recommend a drum based on the info from the backing plate you provided. The numbers you provided indicate a Dexter…

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Answer 10

Hi Craig; thank you for providing those part numbers. That is the 2.25" inner diameter grease seal so for replacement bearings you can use the Bearing Kit, LM67048/25580 Bearings, 10-36 Seal #BK3-300 you were looking at. If you prefer Timken…

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Adjusting Power and Sync Settings on Draw-Tite Activator II Trailer Brake Controller

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