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Old Aug 2, 2016 | 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by PlayersZ28
How heavy is the trailer? Were the disc brakes OE on the trailer?
The trailer loaded is just over 15k and brakes are OE.

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Old Aug 2, 2016 | 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Leonandlisa
I pulled out my manual last night to look into the effort setting, I can see how to adjust gain, but I am also clueless on the effort setting.

Can someone explain that?

Leon
Its in the Information tab on your dash menu, look for Trailer Brakes then keep digging through those menus.
 
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Old Aug 5, 2016 | 07:36 AM
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I believe the "effort" setting (low mid high) is a 2015+ update.
 
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Old Aug 5, 2016 | 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by pjcinmi
I believe the "effort" setting (low mid high) is a 2015+ update.
Must be, until this thread I'd never heard of it.

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Old Aug 5, 2016 | 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by rob17
Must be, until this thread I'd never heard of it.

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I've never seen it so it must be for those with new trucks
 
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Originally Posted by PlayersZ28
I've never seen it so it must be for those with new trucks
One of the 2015 model year additions.
 
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