Power Distribution Stud Nut Sizes for Installing a Brake Controller on a 2007 Chevy Silverado

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I did have to get under the hood to hook up the brake wires. the studs did not have any nuts on them. Are they metric and what size.

asked by: VAN G

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GM does not supply the attaching nuts required to secure the wires to the studs. These can be obtained locally. You will need (1) M6 x 1.0 nut, # 185916 and (1) M8 x 1.25 nut, # 185917. I have attached an FAQ for you that may also help.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

On the 2010 Silverado/Sierra, there isn't a connector there are bare wires that you connect the brake controller to. Under the dash, between the emergency brake pedal and the brake, there's a wiring harness with a white tag on it (see circle…

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Answer 2

Actually, the P3 now has the upgraded axis accelerometer like the P2. The Tekonsha P3 Trailer Brake Controller #90195, will work with both electric over hydraulic brakes on the trailer as well as electric brakes. It has a menu option on the display…

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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If your vehicle has a factory brake controller plug, you can simply use the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers – Ford, Item #3034-P, which will connect to the vehicle plug and the brake controller. On the new E-450…

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Answer 5

The trailer brakes work on a separate circuit than the lights. You have a couple of options to control the electric brakes on the trailer. One option is to use an air over electric brake control, #HA100400C. This unit connects to the air brakes on…

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Answer 6

The best brake controller option to go with is one that activates the brakes proportionally instead of time delayed. A proportional brake controller will activate the trailer brakes at the same time and with the same intensity as the tow vehicle…

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Answer 7

Hey Paul, there really isn't any downside to going with the 7500 rated Air Lift kits like the part #AL57575 over the 5k rated kits aside from them costing a little more so for you I would definitely recommend the #AL57575. Are you wanting a…

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Answer 8

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 9

The Draw-Tite Activator IV #5504 will work with a wiring harness adapter like part #20127, for your 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. This means you will need to splice into the brake controller wiring under the driver's side dash in order to install the…

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Answer 10

The blue wire is generally the brake circuit but not the brake light circuit. You want to connect the light to the brake light circuit which green for the for the right-hand side and yellow for the left, but you'll want to use a circuit tester…

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Power Distribution Stud Nut Sizes for Installing a Brake Controller on a 2007 Chevy Silverado

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