Brake Controller Install

[K-Man]

I need a little help here guys. I have a Kelsey brake controller (I've had it for quite a while). I had it mounted pretty low towards the bottom of the dashboard and wasn't happy with the location - too hard to reach. So, I removed the ashtray (not needed) and moved the controller up there. I love the location but it kinda sticks out a little further than I want - maybe it's too big and I should get a smaller unit.



For those of you who installed yours in the ashtray space, what type of controller do you have? Can you post some pictures so I'll have an idea of hoe this really should look? I don't have pix of mine - sorry. We pull a 3 horse Trails West with a 10' LQ setup in case that matters.



Thanks in advance.

Kerry

 

[klenger]

I removed the ash tray and installed a Jordan controller. Not only is the location great, you will have the best brake controller on the market. The switch mounted to the bracket on the brake controller is the exhaust brake switch.



http://www.klenger.net/dodge/brake-controller-switch1.gif



http://www.klenger.net/dodge/brake-controller-switch2.gif



Good luck



Ken Lenger

 

[K-Man]

Thanks Klenger.



How did you attach yours? I attached my bracket to the top of the ashtray housing. My problem is that in order to attach the controller to the bracket I had to have it stick out a little further than I wanted.

 

[klenger]

The Jordan controller mounts with two screws that go right through the controller. I used those screws to attach to the ash tray bracket. Those same screws hold the bracket with the e-brake switch on it. Does that help.



Jordan Brake Control Installation Instructions

 

[K-Man]

Mine mounts the same way but the controller ends up sticking out too far. I guess I need to try and make a bracket that will recess it a little more.



Thanks for the help though and Happy Holidays!



K-Man

 

[dremelts]

Originally posted by klenger

I removed the ash tray and installed a Jordan controller. Not only is the location great, you will have the best brake controller on the market.

Just a question about your installation. I would have thought that with the cable-actuated brake control you would have to mount it more in line with the brake pedal. It looks like the cable must be pulling at quite an angle with the conroller mounted in the ash tray opening.

 

[Thomas]

Here is a low quality photo of a Tekonsha Sentinal install.

 

[klenger]

dremelts



The angle isn't really determined by where the controller is mounted, but where the cable is clamped to the dash and where the other end of the cable is clamped to the brake pedel. I have an older version of the Jordan controller, and they spec is for 1" of cable travel for full brake pedel travel. The higher angle that I used compensates for the fact that the brake pedel travels more than 1". I understand that the newer Jordan controllers allow for more travel.



This picture shows how it is supposed to be installed.

 

[Mr. C]

Originally posted by klenger

The Jordan controller mounts with two screws that go right through the controller. I used those screws to attach to the ash tray bracket. Those same screws hold the bracket with the e-brake switch on it. Does that help.



Jordan Brake Control Installation Instructions

Ken, where can a guy get a Jordan controller?? I thought I had the link to a source but can't find it

Thanks

 

[klenger]

Order direct from http://www.jordanbrake.com/index.htm



I don't know of any other dealers, but I'm sure there are some around somewhere. You kind of just have to bite the bullet and pay Jordan the $145 or what ever he's charging now. Service is good.

 

[Mr. C]

Thank's Ken!!

 

[LarryB]

Thanks Ken, thats on my want list now. Looks like the perfect controller to use with an exhaust brake. Problem with the inertia style is they put on the trailer brakes when you slow down via the e-brake. Can overheat trailer brakes on long downhills.