How Are Electric Trailer Brakes Actuated?
Updated 03/27/2025 | Published 03/22/2025
Question:
Hi there I am looking for a trailer tongue actuator for electric brakes.. I like the surge of the square one you offer for surge brakes.. but I can find one for electric brakes only
asked by: James R
Expert Reply:
Hello James, thanks for reaching out. The product you are looking for does not exist. Hydraulic brakes are actuated by the tongue coupler. Electric brakes are operated by an electric trailer brake controller ran thru a 7-way plug on the back of your tow vehicle. There are no tongue actuated options for electric brakes.
If you can let me know the year, make and model of your tow vehicle, I can let you know what parts are needed to tow a trailer with electric brakes.
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Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Splice-In
- Under-Dash Box
- Under-Dash
- Up to 4 Axles
- LCD Display
- Multiple Trailers
- Tekonsha
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James R.
3/27/2025
Hi there thank you, for reaching out.. I called yesterday and with that being said I needed up finding a Dexter coupler that I am looking for