Is the Factory Brake Controller on 2017 Ford F-250 Compatible with Electric Over Hydraulic Brakes

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I have a 2017 F250 Super Duty diesel. It has the factory tow package installed. Does the controller installed in dash work with any electric over hydraulic disc brake kits. I am wanting to upgrade my camper brakes to disc brakes and do not want to have to add anything else to cab of truck. Thanks

asked by: Michael S

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I took a look at the online owner's manual for your 2017 Ford F-250 Diesel and it does state that the integrated trailer brake controller is compatible with electric-over-hydraulic brake assemblies. You should not need to add any additional parts or adapters to the truck for the controller to work well with this braking system.

I have attached an article on installing electric-over-hydraulic brake assemblies to a trailer that you might also find helpful. This article details all the parts you will need as well as the installation steps.

expert reply by: Chris R

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The correct Bedslide install kit for a 2020 Ford F-250 with a 6-3/4 foot bed is the part #BE67WR since the truck has an aluminum bed. The part number that includes the Bedslide and hardare is the #BE52WR.

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The BedSlide Classic Sliding Truck Bed Tray - 1,000 lbs - 5" Rails - 65" Long x 48" Wide #BE63WR comes with the BedSlide Installation Kit for Aluminum Truck Beds #BE67WR which does require drilling into the bed of your 2020 Ford F-150.…

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It is possible to install electric trailer brakes or an electric-over-hydraulic (EOH) braking system on a trailer that has surge brakes, like your M101A3 single-axle trailer. Installing electric drum brakes will be simpler and less costly that going…

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I spoke with my contact at Carlisle who manufacturers Hydrastar about your 2014 Ford F-150 with the factory brake controller. In order for the brakes to operate correctly with the Hydrastar actuator, you will need the Carlisle Control Adapter Module,…

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Answer 9

The integrated brake controller of a 2012 Ford F-350 is SUPPOSED to be compatible with electric over hydraulic brake actuators on trailers but what we've found is that a lot of integrated truck brake controllers just don't work consistently…

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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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