GM Integrated Brake Controller and Disc Brakes

[oldtrucksrul]

Hello all,

I recently purchased a 2012 GMC Yukon XL 2500 tow vehicle to tow my 2009 27FB Classic. I have yet to hitch them up but, after a little reading on the Integrated brake controller, it appears that it is not compatible with my disc brakes. Does anyone have any information, if indeed this is the case, on a "workaround" with this issue.

I really like the idea of using the ITBC and not too keen on wiring in my Prodigy controller.

Thanks!!

Cory

[dznf0g]

I am afraid you will have to wire in your Prodigy. GM ITBC was not compatable with E over H until 2014 in the 1500s and 2015 on the HDs. For the FSSUs, it was 2015. New body style is the clue.

[oldtrucksrul]

Originally Posted by dznf0g

I am afraid you will have to wire in your Prodigy. GM ITBC was not compatable with E over H until 2014 in the 1500s and 2015 on the HDs. For the FSSUs, it was 2015. New body style is the clue.

Thanks, that's a bummer! I was hoping someone had found a workaround.

[peloroja13]

There is a little knpwn GM service bulletin on how to properly do this. The integrated controller has to be disabled a certain way apparently. Ancira in Boerne, TX did ours. They are a car dealer and RV dealer on same property. The service manager there knew exactly what to do, whereas none of the Houston dealers would touch it.

[nvestysly]

Do some searching on Air Forums. I feel like I've seen some other threads on the subject. I think the solution is to put a standard RV brake magnet in the system to fool the brake controller. I know that sounds a little odd but there are several people doing this if my memory is correct.

[oldtrucksrul]

Originally Posted by nvestysly

Do some searching on Air Forums. I feel like I've seen some other threads on the subject. I think the solution is to put a standard RV brake magnet in the system to fool the brake controller. I know that sounds a little odd but there are several people doing this if my memory is correct.

I'll dig a little deeper. Thanks for the insight.

[oldtrucksrul]

I did some research and you can indeed wire in some brake magnets inline to correct this error. I ordered 2 pucks from amazon and will try this before moving toward replacing the hydraulic actuator and a module compatible with my ITBC.

Thanks for the suggestions everyone!!

[guskmg]

Airstream recommends the "DirecLink" brake controller for disc brakes. I have one for 4 years and am quite pleased with the features.
guskmg

[oldtrucksrul]

Originally Posted by guskmg

Airstream recommends the "DirecLink" brake controller for disc brakes. I have one for 4 years and am quite pleased with the features.
guskmg

Guskmg, I checked out Direclink's website and I'm still a little confused on their products.

Do you have the DirecLink controller or the ActuLink actuator? or both?

It seems like a well thought-out product but, the information on their website is a little confusing. I guess a call to them sometime should clear many questions.

Thanks!