Brake Controller and Proportioning Valve Options for a Toyota Hilux Custom Build
Published 06/09/2026
Question:
Hi I live in uk and I have started a project using Toyota hilux chassis frame have same suspension front disc and rear drum brakes so I have seen a lot of your videos I am using the same braking system front disc and rear drum So can you please suggest me which braking system from your product line you recommend and do you have proportional valve available for balancing the front and rear pressure I will be very grateful if you can help me out If you have WhatsApp number than please share with me Thanks Fawas
asked by: Fawad s
Expert Reply:
Hi Fawas,
Thank you for reaching out, and that sounds like a really interesting project. Since you're building on a Toyota Hilux chassis and retaining the factory-style front disc and rear drum brake setup, it's important to know that most of the braking products we carry are designed for trailer braking systems rather than modifying or balancing a vehicle's hydraulic brake system.
Unfortunately, we do not carry hydraulic proportioning valves for balancing brake pressure between front disc and rear drum brakes on custom vehicle builds. Those types of components are generally sourced through automotive performance or brake system specialists who can match the valve to the master cylinder, calipers, wheel cylinders, and overall vehicle weight.
If you're asking about trailer brake controllers, we do carry proportional controllers such as the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite # RED44FR, which is one of my favorites because it provides smooth, proportional trailer braking and has a very clean installation. However, that product controls electric trailer brakes and does not function as a brake proportioning valve for the vehicle itself.
I'd love to help point you in the right direction, but I need to better understand the project. Are you looking for a proportioning valve for the Hilux's hydraulic braking system, or are you looking for a controller for trailer brakes that will be towed behind the vehicle?
As for WhatsApp, I don't have a phone number or WhatsApp contact, but I'm happy to help here with any details you can provide about the build.
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Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Brake Controller - Dash Knob - Off-Road Mode - Up to 3 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Splice-In
- Dash-Mounted Knob
- Behind-Dash
- Up to 3 Axles
- Indicator Lights
- Single Trailer Only
- Redarc
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