How to Select a Trailer Hitch
Classes, receiver sizes, and matching hitch ratings to the trailer.
Watch on YouTubeTrailer Electric Brake Magnet Tips (Canada)
Trailer wiring
Electric brake magnets push the shoes into the drum when the controller sends current. Weak brakes often trace to worn magnets, poor grounds, or a tired breakaway battery.
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Open the towing guides hub.
Symptoms
One weak corner, longer stopping distances, or soft breakaway tests can point at magnets. Confirm controller output and trailer plug power first, then inspect magnets and shoes.
Service notes
Replace magnets in axle pairs when worn. After Canadian winter storage, retest brakes in an empty lot before the first loaded highway run.
Parts we commonly sell
Confirm ratings and fit notes on each product page before you order.
CURT part 51180Echo Wireless BrakeConfirm fit and rating on the product page.$405.93 CAD
CURT part 51189Echo Brake ControllerConfirm fit and rating on the product page.$81.65 CAD
CURT part 51190Echo Under Dash TrailerConfirm fit and rating on the product page.$461.93 CAD
CURT part 51515Brake Control Wire HarnConfirm fit and rating on the product page.$25.99 CAD
CURT part 51500Brake Control Wiring KitConfirm fit and rating on the product page.$64.81 CAD
CURT part 52010Curt Breakaway SwitchConfirm fit and rating on the product page.$22.20 CAD
Official CURT context
Official clips from @curtmfg. If an embed stalls, use the YouTube link under the video.
