Troubleshooting Hopkins Brake Buddy Stealth Not Working with Brake Pedal
Updated 09/23/2025 | Published 09/17/2025
Question:
I have installed the stealth brake buddy in the tow car and the controller in the RV. Everything works with the controller and the lights work when the brake pedal is pressed. The problem I am having is the brake buddy will not activate when the pedal in the RV is pressed. It works fine when the red button is pressed. Any help would be appreciated.
asked by: Chad
Expert Reply:
Hey Chad, it sounds like the red wire of the brake controller of your Brake Buddy Stealth part # HM39530 is not connected to a stoplight circuit that only sees voltage when the brakes are applied. I would check there and let me know what you find as this is almost always the problem when this happens.
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Brake Buddy Stealth Supplemental Braking System - Proportional
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- Proportional System
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- Vehicle Battery
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Wireless Display
- Brake Buddy
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Chad
9/23/2025
Thank you for the response. I did get everything worked out.