Trailer Brake??

[Big Bear]

Question... I have an 04 that does not have the trailer brake intigrated in it and was wondering if anyone has put one in there older trucks?? or if it is more pain than it is worth?? thanks guys

[Big Bear]

Anybody??

[redstroker_2002]

u talkin bout the brake box in the cab? its not hard just do a nice job wiring b/c i see lots of people that just hack them in there

[Big Bear]

Yes I was talking about the newer factory one that is in the trucks... is it doable and is it worth it? or should I just buy a normal aftermarket one and call it a day??

[rednekexprez]

the wires to connect to should already be there if ya have the trailer light plug from factory..maybe one of the techs can tell ya which ones...

[redstroker_2002]

o the factory one.... i dont have a clue i would just get a kit at farm store and do a good job putin it in

[720Deere]

This makes it sound like a bolt in type install, but requires a reflash to calibrate everything.Powerstrokeshop.com I don't know much more about it other than this. The tow command works better than any other brake controller system I have used, but is it worth $250-$300 more than a simple brake controller?

[AYP Tires]

I think the ford kit is around $500 and comes with a new brake master cylinder. It has a port where a sensor measures the hydrualic pressure I believe.

[Big Bear]

wow expensive?? didn't think they would be that much... thanks for the help guys I will try to get a hold of ford and find out...

[Peppy]

bull if you want electric brake controller you can get the plug in harness from ford and splice into that, the plug is on the right side under the the dash behind the fuse access panel it's very simple and can be done in less than an hour