Replacement Brake Controller Recommendation for Faulty Controller

Published 09/16/2016

Question:

My trailer brakes do not work when the brake pedal in my truck is pressed and when I try to manually use the brake controller, however, when I pull the pin form the break away, the brakes work. I have checked the wiring for signal and all has checked out. All the grounds are good. I am stuck. Please help.

asked by: Victor

Expert Reply:

If all of the wiring of the controller is good and you know the trailer side of the wiring is good as well (since you tested it with the breakaway), the controller would be at fault and would need to be replaced.

For a brake controller I would recommend the Prodigy P2 Brake Controller part # 90885. This is our best selling brake controller because of how well it works and how easy it is to setup. This is a proportional brake controller that senses the amount of braking the tow vehicle is applying and applies a proportionate amount to the trailer brakes.

expert reply by: Jameson C