Removing Brake Controller from Vehicle Instructions

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Hello! I have a journey HD brake controller that appears to be hardwired into my 2000 Toyota 4Runner Limited. As I no longer need it and it bumps my leg! I am wondering what the best path is for removal without causing problems due to hardwired installation? There does not appear to be any connector, and wires from the vehicle go directly into the back of the controller. Any advice would be appreciated!

asked by: Brian

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Expert Reply:

Easiest way to remove the controller would be just to remove it from the mounts on your dash and then cut the wires, tape them up individually, tape them all up as a group, and then tape/secure the wiring bundle under the dash so that it won't fall down.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Yes, the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Trailer Brake Controller #RED44FR is compatible with electric over hydraulic actuators such as the Hydrastar #HBA16.

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Answer 2

I have to go off the GM dealership recommendation. If they are saying you need the Hydrastar #HBA-CAM or Dexter #DX35FR adapter module for your factory brake controller to work with your electric over hydraulic brake actuator, then I can't really…

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Answer 3

To be completely honest, you shouldn't even need the Hydrastar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator Adapter Module #HBA-CAM with your 2022 Model year Chevrolet Silverado 3500. In past years there was an issue with communication that the adapter…

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Answer 4

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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Answer 5

Hi Shane; sometimes the adapter module #HBA-CAM is needed to help the brakes function properly. However, before you go this route I would check out the brake controller. More often than not you need to switch to electric over hydraulic mode for the…

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Answer 6

Essentially the adapter part #HBA-CAM is designed to simulate amperage draw of a brake magnet by use of resistance. So you can use an multimeter like #PTW1714 set to read amperage to probe each wire of the adapter. As long as you are seeing over 7.5…

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Answer 7

Like you said, many factory integrated brake controllers will not work well with electric over hydraulic trailer braking systems. Some of the newer versions of these controllers now have an electric over hydraulic mode. Check to see if any of your…

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As you can see on the attached photo, the wiring diagram for the actuator shows there can be a 25-40 amp circuit breaker in-line with the black wiring which goes from the battery's positive terminal to power the actuator. This is actually only…

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Answer 9

Most newer truck manufacturers have made their integrated brake controllers compatible with electric over hydraulic actuators like the Hydrastar #HBA16 that you mentioned but we have found that it's not always consistent that they will work…

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Answer 10

If you are using a HydraStar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator For Disc Brakes like part #HBA16 in the 2019 Ford with integrated brake controller the adapter part #HBA-CAM is not needed. There is really only issues with compatibility using a Hydrastar…

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Answer 11

If it is a 1000 psi then it would be the Hydrastar for drum brakes. The newest one is #HBA-10 and it has different wire colors, see picture. So you know that black is 12 volt power in and white is the ground. Blue/white goes to the break away switch.…

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It sounds like you are asking if the HydraStar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator that comes with the HydraStar Disc Brake Kit w/ Actuator for Tandem Axle Trailers - 13" Rotor - 8 on 6-1/2 - 7K #HSE7K-T1SO is compatible with the factory brake…

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