[AT] Brake controllers

[charlie hill]

Farmer would tell you to check the grounds.

You can test it by putting a volt meter in the circuit between the power 
supply wire to the
brakes and a chassis ground.  Get someone to engage the brake and see if you 
get a voltage reading.
It should be almost as high as the charge on your battery.  12 + Volts.

Don't have a volt meter?  do the same thing with a 12 V light bulb and see 
if it comes on and how brightly
it burns compared to connecting it directly to your battery.

Charlie

-----Original Message----- 
From: Joe Hazewinkel
Sent: Monday, May 05, 2014 1:47 PM
To: Antique tractor email discussion group
Subject: [AT] Brake controllers

OK,

I know we have discussed this at points in the past, I just don't remember 
all the details, so I'm bringing it up again.  I think my brake controller 
has gone bad.  It just won't engage the trailer brakes at all.  I thought it 
might be on the trailer side, but my neighbor borrowed my trailer, and the 
brakes worked fine for him.

My trailer is a 20-ft gooseneck trailer, with dual tandem Dexter axles under 
it.  Both axles have brakes.  I pull it with an 1997 F-250 diesel.

Any recommendations on a decent brake controller?  The one I have now is a 
Valley brand, and it worked good for the past ten years or so.  I looked at 
the local auto supply place and they had three different models covering a 
wide range of prices.  I just want something that works.  Can you share your 
wisdom with me please?

Enjoy, Joe

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