Originally Posted by 27daytona (Post 2032734)

I just upgraded my electric brake set up to elect. over hydralic because the magnets would not make contact with the drum surface and corrosion would affect the contact point of the magnet. It gets rather exciting when you touch the brake pedal and the controller indicates no contact. I pull my boat and trailer which weights in around 16000 lbs with a 5500 series Kodiak so the truck had the weight and brakes to handle stopping with out the trailer brakes but it scared me to the upgrade. I only boat in fresh water so salt was not the culprit. The upgrade was almost $2000 and I did it myself but for the piece of mind is well worth the expense. Myco made the kit and was really straight forward and carlyle made the electric pump. The axles are 10000 lb. capacity each and are a dual/dually set up. Hope this helps. Doug

Originally Posted by Catmando (Post 2035179)

Try backing up a ramp with surge brakes. Not fun.

Originally Posted by Catmando (Post 2035200)

Which I don't have and never heard of.

Originally Posted by Sydwayz (Post 2035207)

All you could want to know:
http://www.championtrailers.com/REVE...OID_VALVES.HTM

Hooks to your reverse lights. As soon as you shift into reverse, it shuts off fluid push to your brakes.