Trailer Brakes Don't Release Completely

[TAbbott]

I have an '06 2500 equipped with the adjustable pedals. I pull a 3 axle toyhauler using a Prodigy Controller. Problem is that after a braking event, (when accelerating away from a stop, for instance) sometimes the truck seems to be pulling hard and the prodigy readout will still be showing 1. 7 volts or so. Lifting up on the brake pedal solves the problem, temporarily. Sometimes after hitting a bump, the trailer brakes will also lightly apply, and its not uncommon at all for a rough road to cause the brake lights to flash on and off. I like brakes that work, but only when I want them to.



Thought it might be something as simple as installing a small spring on a pivot point or something --- no such luck, at least nothing that I could see.



Has anyone else experienced this and if so, what was the cure?

 

[jkalchik]

Sounds like the Prodigy isn't getting the drop from the brake light trigger, as shown by lifting up on the pedal. I'll bet you've either got a weak spring on the brake pedal, or the brake light switch needs to be adjusted. In any event, I'll bet your brake lights are stuck on when this happens.

 

[Blu-meanie]

Sounds like the Prodigy isn't getting the drop from the brake light trigger, as shown by lifting up on the pedal. I'll bet you've either got a weak spring on the brake pedal, or the brake light switch needs to be adjusted. In any event, I'll bet your brake lights are stuck on when this happens.

I vote for the brake switch too.

 

[nps]

You might think about going with a Jordan. It doesn't use inputs from the brake light switch, and is compatible with the adjustable pedals.