Brake Controller Recommendation to Replace Shorted Out Pilot Controller
Updated 09/19/2016 | Published 09/17/2016
Question:
When my gooseneck is showing conected i get very low readings From my pilot 2 it is a 80550 i think.using the manual overide I get Full readings and can feel the brakes engage.also get proper readings for what I have the dial on,only when the override is used Using the brake pedal in the truck i get less than 1.0 readings like .3 or .4 no matter what the dial is on. HELP
asked by: Will K
Expert Reply:
The Pilot brake controller you have is a time delayed controller. If it only will put a small amount of braking power on the trailer when you use the pedal yet works fine with the override there is an internal problem since you said you have tried adjusting the gain knobs of the controller as well. It's time for a replacement.
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.
