Is there a service trailer brake system fix?

Is there a service trailer brake system fix?

The dealer replaced the sensor and as you said, they have a cool new system to bleed the brakes and it also made my brake pedal feel a LOT better than before after they did it. Weird thing was on trailers I ran 3.5 on before, I had to adjust the brake controller to 6 or 6.5 afterward for the same amount of braking.

What does DIC mean for service trailer brake system?

DIC was first showing service battery/charging system; then DIC started reading check trailer brake system (mind you, two separate DIC readings now—first it was the charging system, then the trlr brake system). Checked fuses, alternator, trailer brake module inside car—– put in new battery—seemed like that was it. Dead again.

What was the problem with my Duramax trailer brakes?

My truck (08 2500HD duramax) was going to go off warranty soon so I had the dealer look at it. The said a pressure sensor in the master cylinder that provides the voltage output based on pressures to the trailer brake control was dead. They replaced it and power bled the front brakes.

Where was the trailer brake control switch replaced?

After some testing the trailer brake control switch was replaced. Part # 84108373. Since the problem has been intermittent, sometimes weeks apart it will be a while before I call the problem solved. Des Moines, IA – kind of, on the road full time.

Why does my truck say service trailer brake system?

So after about 5 months of dealing with the stupid “service trailer brake system” message on the display every time the truck was started as well as random points while driving with and without a trailer, I decided to dig into it. After reading other posts and stories of dealer guess work, I was given a good head start.

What to do when your trailer brakes are off?

Go ahead and repack the wheel bearings while you have the trailer brakes off. A viewer pointed out that I did not instruct to reconnect the wires. I used wire nuts and sealed them with hot glue. Parts from https://www.easternmarine.com Loading…

Where are the trailer brakes on a Duramax?

The TBCM tells the TBCR how much voltage to apply to the trailer brakes, based on the amount of Brake Master Cylinder Pressure being applied to the vehicle’s brake system.) The TBCM and The TBCR are located on the inner driver side frame rail near the rear tire under the cargo box. The TBCS is on the lower dash.

How to change the brakes on a sundowner horse trailer?

This video shows you how to replace / change electric drum brake on a Sundowner horse trailer with two 5.2K lb. Dexter axles with 3000 lb. brake rating. The hub and drum brake combination will be replaced with new wheel bearing cones and cups along with grease seal.