How much weight can you pull before you need trailer brakes?
A trailer or pole trailer is required to have brakes if its gross weight exceeds 4,500 lbs. A trailer with a gross weight between 4,500 lbs. and 15,000 lbs. is not required to have brakes if it is towed at a speed of not more than 30 mph.
Does a trailer over 750kg need brakes?
Regulations say that trailers that have a gross trailer mass (GTM) of 750kg or less and a single axle will not require a braking system. Trailers that are less than 2000kg GTM must have brakes that operate on at least one axle, and brakes other than override systems must be operated from the driver’s seat.
Are there any brakes on my GMC 2500?
I have a 2009 2500 GMC with factory intergrated trailer brake system. I was getting “service trailer brake” message and found that the plug in the rear of the truck was full of water. I dried the plug out and now I have no trailer brakes. All of the lights and turn signals work, but no brakes.
What kind of trailer brakes do GMC trucks have?
I have a 2009 2500 GMC with factory intergrated trailer brake… I have a 2009 2500… I have a 2009 2500 GMC with factory intergrated trailer brake system. I was getting “service trailer brake” message and found that the plug in the rear of the truck was full of water. I dried the plug out and now I have no trailer brakes.
What is the trailer brake relay on a GMC?
GM is receiving a number of returned Trailer Brake Control Modules (TBCM) and Trailer Brake Relays that are completely functional. The TBCM monitors the voltage of the electric brake wire (dark blue circuit 47) that runs from the trailer brake relay to the 7-pin trailer connector in the bumper.
How to troubleshoot electric trailer brake system on trailer?
This would be done by taking the appropriate length of 10 gauge wire like part # 10-1-1 and running it from the blue wire exiting the controller through the firewall and engine compartment, and under the vehicle to connect to the trailer connector. Next plug the trailer in to the vehicle.
How does trailer brake controller work on Chevy Silverado?
This article applies to the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (1999-2006). A trailer brake controller displays the voltage level on the wiring traveling from your truck’s brake pedal to the trailer’s electric brakes. The higher this voltage level is, the harder your trailer brakes are being applied.
How do you put trailer brakes on a Chevy Duramax?
Try increasing the gain, using the “+” button on the top of the trailer controller on the dash. The procedure is in your operators manual Pressing the brake pedal does not activate the trailer brake pump (EHB) trailer brakes. Using the manual lever on the ITBC works just fine and the graph lights up on the DIC.
How do you hook up a trailer brake controller?
Route the wiring harness out of the junction box through the upper side of the cover. Figure 3. The orange trailer brake controller 6-pin connector has been plugged into the junction box. Zip tie the wiring harness up and away from the floor board, then plug the connector into the back of the controller. Figure 4.
Are there any brakes on my 2013 HD?
I have a 2013 HD with the factory integrated trailer brake controller. Today when I plugged in the fiver, NO brakes. The DIC shows nothing but the the gain set point. I can adjust the gain up and down. No messages such as “trailer connected or trailer disconnect” nor any chimes.