 |
02-19-2017, 02:24 PM
|
#1
|
|
Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Bristol
Posts: 396
M.O.C. #1269
|
GMC Braking System
For anyone with experience with the newer GMC trucks that feature the trailer braking system, would you be able to answer how to adjust the brake resistance? In this video, it appears that GMC want you to use the maximum, number 10 if you have a heavy load, which I would consider my 3750 FL to be.
|
|
|
|
02-19-2017, 03:22 PM
|
#2
|
|
Montana Master
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Fall Creek
Posts: 1,329
M.O.C. #3699
|
We have a 2015 3440RL, and a 2016 GMC Duramax, I have used the setting of "8" and it works fine for me.
|
|
|
|
|
02-19-2017, 04:55 PM
|
#3
|
|
Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: stockton
Posts: 405
M.O.C. #11457
|
Mine is clearly not as heavy as yours, but 7.5 works for me.
|
|
|
|
|
02-19-2017, 06:30 PM
|
#4
|
|
Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sebring
Posts: 3,659
M.O.C. #9969
|
Our SOB is pushing 19K plus and I'm running my controller at 8, now I am running Disc Brakes which does make a difference.
__________________
Michelle & Ann
2018 Chevy 3500HD High Country DRW 4X4 Crew Cab w/Duramax/Allison, Formally 2010 Montana 2955RL, Now Loaded 2016 SOB, Mor/ryde IS, Disc Brakes & Pin Box, Comfort Ride Hitch, Sailun 17.5 Tires.
|
|
|
|
|
02-19-2017, 07:15 PM
|
#5
|
|
Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Bristol
Posts: 396
M.O.C. #1269
|
|
|
|
|
|
02-21-2017, 06:12 AM
|
#6
|
|
Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Davison
Posts: 786
M.O.C. #12331
|
I have never used mine higher than 4.5. I adjust so that the brakes will slide the wheels when idling forward. My preference is to have the trailer pull on the truck very slightly when braking.
|
|
|
|
|
02-21-2017, 06:32 AM
|
#7
|
|
Established Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Flushing
Posts: 19
M.O.C. #16009
|
I have a 3850 FL and run mine at 6.5 but it is really a preference to how you want the system to work. I like my truck and fifth wheel to break evenly and I adjust as I go.
|
|
|
|
|
02-21-2017, 08:27 AM
|
#8
|
|
Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: McKinney
Posts: 7,166
M.O.C. #6433
|
I have a Ford. But I adjust mine just high enough to get maximum braking without sliding the tires on pavement. But I sometimes reduce the setting in rain. You don't want the trailer tires sliding in a panic stop, especially on slick roads.
__________________
Bill & Patricia
Riley, our Golden
2007 3075RL (recently sold, currently without)
|
|
|
|
|
02-21-2017, 10:34 AM
|
#9
|
|
Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Newbury Park
Posts: 131
M.O.C. #11329
|
I have a 2016 Chevy. I have mine set at 5. Anything higher I lock the trailer up.
|
|
|
|
|
02-21-2017, 12:00 PM
|
#10
|
|
Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Sioux Falls
Posts: 505
M.O.C. #14162
|
My 2011 has the same system and I have never run it over 4.5. It works great at that point for me.
|
|
|
|
|
02-26-2017, 08:46 AM
|
#11
|
|
Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: merced
Posts: 983
M.O.C. #6171
|
I have 2016 and run mine at 10' stops of but not as good as prodigy 3 on last truck.
|
|
|
|
|
02-26-2017, 09:34 AM
|
#12
|
|
Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,550
M.O.C. #2283
|
What setting you use depends on the trailer brakes. They are all different depending on how the breaks are adjusted and wear how strong the magnets are. It's not a one size fits all.
Lynwood
|
|
|
|
|
02-26-2017, 10:44 AM
|
#13
|
|
Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Newbury Park
Posts: 131
M.O.C. #11329
|
As I stated before. I set mine at 5, but I'm also have disc brakes on the trailer.
|
|
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Threads |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Linear Mode
