How Many Volts Should I Get to the Trailers Brakes When Pressing the Brake Pedal

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When I press my brakes. Should I get full 12 volts coming to my brakes?

asked by: Cesar A

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You should get 12 volts coming from your brake controller if the controller is set on its highest setting. If your not, the first thing to do is to examine the trailer connector for any corrosion or debris and clean it if necessary. You'll also want to check the ground wires for the magnets and the brake circuit wire from the brake controller for any damage or pinches.

expert reply by: Charles S

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Answer 1

I did a Google search on the information you found on your brake drums and wasn't able to find anything conclusive regarding a replacement. We offer one 10 x 2-1/4 inch brake drum with a 5 on 5 bolt pattern, part #84556UC3 for a standard or…

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Answer 2

The only difference between 7-Way Utility and 7-Way RV is the color of the wires. The pin outs are the exact same so either would work just fine with the other. If you check out the picture I attached you'll see that the functions are all the…

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Yes, if you test your brake controller output pin on your 7-way for voltage with the brakes applied and the gain set to the max you would see a full 12 volts. You should be able to adjust the gain to get varying voltages.

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For your 2011 Chevy Silverado 2500 with integrated brake controller, the brake output wire will run directly from your controller to the 7-way. You can test the 5 o'clock pin of your connector for braking function using an incandescent tester…

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It sounds like you might be searching for some replacement electric trailer braking assemblies or possibly just replacement parts. It's typically not much less cost effective to just replace the entire assembly so that's what I recommend. I…

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As long as one of the wires coming from the back of the hub is a ground and the other is a power, it does not matter which wire on the magnet goes to which wire from the back of the hub. I have included a link to a video of a magnetic brake…

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Dexter recommends a SAE 90, SAE 80W-90 or SAE 75W-90 oil to be used. I recommend the Kodiak Synthetic Bearing Oil for Oil Bath Hubs #XLPROLUBE as it is a synthetic 90 weight oil that helps reduce friction and to keep bearings cool. Since your cap was…

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Answer 8

Dexter has confirmed that the #046-124-00 snap in grommet will work with their 7K axles.

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Answer 9

Generally the best way to find out which brakes you need is by measuring the inside dimensions of the drum, but you can also usually determine this by your wheel size. Your best bet is to take a wheel off the trailer and pull the drum off to…

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To determine the size of the brake assemblies you need you have to measure the depth and width of the hub drum on the axle like what you see in the picture I attached. The most common size is 2-1/4 inch wide like the #T4071600-500 that you…

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Answer 11

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 12

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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