How to Install a Brake Controller on a 2001 Toyota Tundra SR5 With Factory Tow Package

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what other pieces do I need to install the brake controller?

asked by: Allen

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To determine what additional equipment you will need to install a brake controller on your 2001 Toyota Tundra SR5, we will need to know how your truck is equipped. The tow package for the Tundra may have come with either a 4-way flat trailer connector or a 7-way round trailer connector at the rear bumper.

If your Tundra came with a 4-way flat trailer connector, then you will also need the 4 and 7 Pole Installation Kit, # ETBC7. This kit includes a connector with a 7-way round and 4-way flat connections and it also includes all hardware necessary to complete the installation. I have attached a video of this kit being installed on a 2002 Tundra with a factory 4-flat for you to check out.

If your truck came with a factory 7-way trailer connector, then you will only need the brake controller wiring kit, # 5506. This kit includes the wires and hardware needed to install a brake controller. The duplex wire in this kit installs in the same manor as the duplex wire from the # ETBC7 kit.

You will see 4 wires coming from the back of your brake controller, blue, black, white and red. The blue wire is the brake output wire and it will attach to one of the wires in the duplex cable and will be ran back to the trailer connector. The black wire is for 12 volt power from the vehicle battery. This will attach to the other wire from the duplex wire and ran to the vehicle battery via the 20 amp circuit breaker. The white wire is ground and I recommend running this to negative post on the battery, or it can be grounded to a clean, bare metal surface. Finally, the red wire connects to the cold side of the stop light switch at the brake pedal. The red wire will splice to the wire that only carries a signal when the brake pedal is pressed.

I have attached some FAQ articles on brake controller installation for you to check out.

expert reply by: John H

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Answer 1

There are a few differences between the Universal Installation Kit part #ETBC7 and the 7-Way RV Upgrade Kit part #ETBC7L. The biggest one is that part #ETBC7 comes with both the power and brake output wire you will need to run to the cab/battery…

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Answer 2

No worries...all subjects were new to each of us at one point! Hitches and trailer towing included. You may want to start off with a review of the linked article on towing basics; these will help you with terminology and the essentials of towing.…

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Answer 3

The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness, part #C55367 is designed to fit the 2000 Toyota Tundra. The connector the harness attaches to is located behind the rear bumper. I have attached a photo that shows where the vehicle plug is located. In the…

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Answer 4

Since you have no trailer wiring on your 2000 Tundra, you will want to first install a 4-way like part #118367. You can plug this into the wiring that is on the driver side frame rail near the back of the Tundra. I have attached a photo that shows…

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Answer 5

Hi Chris; I believe the LP85 was integrated into the tongue of the trailer. Unfortunately, that means it won't be an easy swap to replace it since other actuators won't fit inside the trailer tongue and line up with the holes from your old…

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Answer 6

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 7

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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Answer 8

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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Answer 9

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Answer 10

According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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Answer 11

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 12

Hi Paul, you’re definitely on the right track here, and I can help you narrow this down with confidence. With your tandem 3,500 lb Dexter axles and 33 inch spacing, both the Dexter EZ Flex part #K71-652-00 and the Lippert Road Armor part #LC53CK are…

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