factory brake controller

bajasst · #1 (**permalink**) 07-23-2007, 06:37 PM

I just bought an 08 f350 with the built in brake controller. Has anyone had any experience with using electric over hydraulic. I have had different answers. The ford dealer told it would work, The local trailer dealer said no. My boat trailer has this style and I want it to work for the weekend but the boat is at the dealer for some servicing. Any thought?

**jfines@cox.net** · #2 (**permalink**) 07-23-2007, 06:55 PM

Well most boat trailers that I have seen have hydraulic surge brakes. This is due to submerging the electric components.

The advantage with electric is that you can controll it from inside the cab, Like in a fishtail situation. The hydraulic only activate when the trailer is moving faster than the truck, thus hitting the ball and activating the brake.

bajasst · #3 (**permalink**) 07-24-2007, 03:30 PM

Just talked to the manufacturer of the brake controls on my trailer. The Ford controller won't work with my trailer. Wasted money!!! They said they had a fix for the 05-07 but Ford changed the controller in 08. Also said they will not have a fix anytime soon. Apparently Ford is not helping them. Ford needs to step up and correct this. Don't enjoy spending $600 for nothing and now I have to spend a couple hundred more to get my brakes to work.

Heads up to those who have the electric over hydraulic brakes on there trailer.

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