Rifleman Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 I have a 34ft. gooseneck trailer with electric brakes and I would like to pull it with my MH 612. I have mounted the controller, hooked up the ground, the hot to the battery and the blue wire to the trailer connector. Now it says to hook the red to the cold side of the stoplight switch or brake switch, not sure where that is, can anyone help, Rifleman 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31622-hooking-up-electric-brakes-on-my-mh/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 My guess is to see if the brake light switch is off the foot valve or perhaps by the frame rail? It may have an air line running to it. Use a test light and have someone hit the brake pedal to test if it lights up. 1 Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31622-hooking-up-electric-brakes-on-my-mh/#findComment-189586 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakebrake86 Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 On an R Model they're mounted on the inside of the firewall, sort of under the steering column, I believe. 1 Quote Jake Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31622-hooking-up-electric-brakes-on-my-mh/#findComment-189587 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakebrake86 Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 That's a good looking truck you got there, by the way! 1 Quote Jake Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31622-hooking-up-electric-brakes-on-my-mh/#findComment-189588 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solution 39 Baby Mack Posted June 19, 2013 Solution Share Posted June 19, 2013 If memory serves me correctly, if you remove the center console top (the ashtray panel) look down and to the right and you willsee an aluminum manifold.I believe the stoplight switch is mounted somewhere in that manifold.Ron 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31622-hooking-up-electric-brakes-on-my-mh/#findComment-189589 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Did you get the air over electric controller? They are FAR superior to the electronic versions out today. Those new ones that "ramp up" power are a PITA. Very hard to use going downhill without constantly readjusting it. Beautiful truck! 1 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31622-hooking-up-electric-brakes-on-my-mh/#findComment-189609 Share on other sites More sharing options...
e9500v8 Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 What is the brand of the air over electric one. I would be interested. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31622-hooking-up-electric-brakes-on-my-mh/#findComment-190134 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rifleman Posted June 23, 2013 Author Share Posted June 23, 2013 Thank's Ron, you were right on the money and the brakes work great. Rifleman 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31622-hooking-up-electric-brakes-on-my-mh/#findComment-190343 Share on other sites More sharing options...
39 Baby Mack Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Thank's Ron, you were right on the money and the brakes work great. RiflemanYour welcome.Glad to see I don't have "Oldtimers Disease" yet!Ron Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31622-hooking-up-electric-brakes-on-my-mh/#findComment-190456 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 What is the brand of the air over electric one. I would be interested.It's white with a red knob on the control. It is a Warner brand. I know I've seen others out there too, and I think they were MUCH cheaper than the Warner.http://www.etrailer.com/Brake-Controller/Warner/1300-80.html?feed=npn&gclid=CPnlruup_bcCFe9cMgodlCgARw Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31622-hooking-up-electric-brakes-on-my-mh/#findComment-190732 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Hayes makes an air actuated brake controller.http://www.hayesbc.com/?page_id=1065 Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31622-hooking-up-electric-brakes-on-my-mh/#findComment-190771 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rifleman Posted June 25, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 25, 2013 Thanks guys for all your replies, was able to make it to the show in Meeteetse Wyoming Sat. The brakes worked great and never had to make any ajustments,I used the TEKONSHA controller, same as on my pickup. Only problem was I lost my exhaust stack on the way down, Looked for it on the way back only found a real nice fishing vest full of stuff, maybe I'm ahead. Rifleman 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31622-hooking-up-electric-brakes-on-my-mh/#findComment-190909 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 That's a great looking rig! Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31622-hooking-up-electric-brakes-on-my-mh/#findComment-190912 Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg1 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Nice MH!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31622-hooking-up-electric-brakes-on-my-mh/#findComment-191017 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 How long is your trailer? I have a 25 with a 5 foot tail would like some thing just a bit longer. Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31622-hooking-up-electric-brakes-on-my-mh/#findComment-191574 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rifleman Posted July 17, 2013 Author Share Posted July 17, 2013 My deck is 28 feet, overall it is 42 feet Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31622-hooking-up-electric-brakes-on-my-mh/#findComment-194547 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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