Adding aftermarket brake controller
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Adding aftermarket brake controller
First post for this truck. 2009, F550, DRW, 6.4l, auto, cab/chassis that has has been built out as a fire dept brush truck.
Question, looking at adding an aftermarket brake controller. What are some pointers and what can I look for in the way of harnesses and master cylinder, to see what I have and don't have and in general, which is the best approach ?
Thanks, also any pointers on brake controllers. I don't have any experience here.
Question, looking at adding an aftermarket brake controller. What are some pointers and what can I look for in the way of harnesses and master cylinder, to see what I have and don't have and in general, which is the best approach ?
Thanks, also any pointers on brake controllers. I don't have any experience here.
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First post for this truck. 2009, F550, DRW, 6.4l, auto, cab/chassis that has has been built out as a fire dept brush truck.
Question, looking at adding an aftermarket brake controller. What are some pointers and what can I look for in the way of harnesses and master cylinder, to see what I have and don't have and in general, which is the best approach ?
Thanks, also any pointers on brake controllers. I don't have any experience here.
Question, looking at adding an aftermarket brake controller. What are some pointers and what can I look for in the way of harnesses and master cylinder, to see what I have and don't have and in general, which is the best approach ?
Thanks, also any pointers on brake controllers. I don't have any experience here.
You won't need to do anything with the master cylinder. The brake controller plugs in via wire only. Prodigy is a very popular brand for most and a great controller. I myself use their P3. Go to etrailer.com you can look up the harness you will need.
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almost all of the trucks these days are prewired for trailer. they leave off the controller and the charging wire connection at the front of the truck.
to add a controller, there is a socket under the dash, and u buy an adapter cable to the controller you choose. I did this for my 06 F150 and my 08 and 2000 Suburbans and my 99 silverado.
for the charge wire, on the F150 I had to install a relay in the fuse box.
and connect a couple wires on the 99 silverado, and a fuse on the 2000 suburban. 08 charge wire was already active.
etrailer.com is killer for this stuff.. I also selected a prodigy controller and have it installed on my suburban now, as my f350 has the integrated TBC.(which is even better)
sam
to add a controller, there is a socket under the dash, and u buy an adapter cable to the controller you choose. I did this for my 06 F150 and my 08 and 2000 Suburbans and my 99 silverado.
for the charge wire, on the F150 I had to install a relay in the fuse box.
and connect a couple wires on the 99 silverado, and a fuse on the 2000 suburban. 08 charge wire was already active.
etrailer.com is killer for this stuff.. I also selected a prodigy controller and have it installed on my suburban now, as my f350 has the integrated TBC.(which is even better)
sam
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OK, thanks for the responses.
I have already checked the "charge wire" when I install the 7 wire socket, I have ignition switched power there.
In the research and post that I have read, is the master cylinder requirement only for the OEM controller ??
On an `09 F550 (with upfitter switches), where would the harness be hideing?
I have already checked the "charge wire" when I install the 7 wire socket, I have ignition switched power there.
In the research and post that I have read, is the master cylinder requirement only for the OEM controller ??
On an `09 F550 (with upfitter switches), where would the harness be hideing?
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From: Pflugerville, tx
the master cylinder is only for the built in controller..
the harness adapter is a separate purchase item.
here is the list of etrailer.com choices
Ford F-350, 450, and 550 Cab and Chassis Brake Controllers with Custom Fit Wiring Harness - 2009 | etrailer.com
for example, see near the bottom of this page for the wiring installation
http://www.etrailer.com/Brake-Contro...eid=2009106268
Sam
the harness adapter is a separate purchase item.
here is the list of etrailer.com choices
Ford F-350, 450, and 550 Cab and Chassis Brake Controllers with Custom Fit Wiring Harness - 2009 | etrailer.com
for example, see near the bottom of this page for the wiring installation
http://www.etrailer.com/Brake-Contro...eid=2009106268
Sam
