Tekonsha Brakes & Brake Parts

Tekonsha: A Pioneer in Trailer Brake Control

When it comes to brakes and brake parts for towing applications, few names carry more weight than Tekonsha. Since its inception, Tekonsha has been at the forefront of innovation and design, pioneering the manufacture of electronic trailer brake controllers in the 1970s. Decades later, that leadership hasn't wavered — Tekonsha remains the benchmark against which other trailer braking solutions are measured.

Proportional vs. Time-Delay: The Right Controller for Every Tower

Brake controllers are the heart of the Tekonsha product line, with a vast offering of proportional and timed units to fit any tower's needs. Understanding the difference matters: proportional-based controls offer a smooth braking response to almost any stop — through the use of a sensing device, the brake controller determines the tow vehicle's rate of deceleration and then applies the trailer brakes to match. Time-delay controllers, by contrast, apply a pre-set level of braking force on a fixed schedule, making them a simpler, budget-friendly option for lighter or occasional towing.

Tekonsha's Flagship Brake Controller Lines

From the first-in-class Prodigy iD™ proportional brake controller powered by Tekonsha's mobile EDGE technology, to the Tekonsha P3® brake controller with storable settings and color tri-lingual LED display, the Prodigy P2® with a dimmable LED display and boost mode, or the simple but dependable Voyager — Tekonsha covers every towing scenario.

• Prodigy P3® — The Prodigy P3 is one of the most requested units on the market, utilizing primary sensor technology to provide smooth braking response in any stopping situation, with up-front push-button controls and a distinct, tri-lingual, multi-color LCD display. It can also store up to five different trailer or driver preferences, making it ideal for those who use the same tow vehicle to pull multiple trailers.
• Prodigy P2® — As one of the most popular and trusted brake controllers on the market, this proportional unit utilizes primary sensor technology and features a boost option that lets you apply up to three levels of additional braking power, especially useful when hauling heavier loads.
• Prodigy RF® — The Prodigy RF offers the option to secure a wireless brake control unit onto the trailer itself, giving flexible installation possibilities for unique tow setups.

Why Tekonsha Stands Apart in Trailer Braking

The Tekonsha line has been trusted by professional towers and weekend warriors for worry-free travel, with intelligent trailer braking being the key to its success. Whether you're pulling a horse trailer, a loaded utility trailer, or a large RV, having a brake controller that responds predictably to every deceleration event is critical to safe towing. Tekonsha's proportional controllers sense the actual deceleration force and mirror it in the trailer's brakes, reducing trailer sway, preventing flat-spotted tires, and keeping the whole rig in control during emergency stops.

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