Elecbrakes

Elecbrakes

Have you ever found yourself asking – “do I need an electric brake controller?”. For many trailer users, the answer is yes. If you’re towing between 751kg and 2,000kg of loaded weight you’ll need braking on both wheels on at least one axle. From 2,001kg up to 4,500 kg of loaded weight, you’ll need braking on all wheels.

If you’re towing these sorts of weights the likelihood is that you’re already using a trailer with electric brakes. Can you pull a trailer with electric brakes without a controller? No. Without a brake controller, your trailer’s electric brakes will remain inactive, you’ll be in breach of road rules and most importantly you wouldn’t be towing safely.

The good news is that installing an electric brake controller no longer has to mean cutting into your tow vehicle’s dashboard, paying hundreds of dollars to an auto electrician and losing time and money while your car is off the road getting the controller installed. Thanks to Elecbrakes’ innovative trailer mounted technology you can now be up and running with the best proportional electric brake controller in Australia in as little as 10 minutes.

Wiring diagram and guide for trailer-wired installation

Here’s how easy it is to install an electric brake controller with Elecbrakes
1)Mount the electric brake controller onto the trailer draw bar.
2)Plug the electric brake controller into the trailer cable and the tow car socket.
3)Connect the electric brake controller using the free Elecbrakes smartphone app.

1. Mount the device onto the trailer draw bar

Elecbrakes makes it easy to install an electric brake controller. All you need is your electric brake controller kit, an electric drill, a 2-3mm drill bit, a No. 2 phillips head driver, marker pen, and lubricant.

The Elecbrakes device can be mounted in various locations on the trailer. Just remember to place the device close enough to the trailer plug for it to be connected to both the trailer and the tow vehicle. We recommend mounting the device on either the inside or outside of the trailer draw bar.

Step 1) Hold the device in the desired position and mark the drill holes for mounting on the draw bar.
Step 2) Pre-drill the holes using a 2-3mm drill bit.
Step 3) Lubricate screws before tightening.
Step 4) Place unit in position and mount with your drill using self-tapping screws and a No. 2 phillips head driver bit.

2. Plug the loom into the trailer connection

The plug and play version of the Elecbrakes device has identical functionality to the hardwired version. The difference is that it comes with waterproof connectors and the adaptors are pre-wired. This takes away any requirement for the user to splice Elecbrakes into the trailer’s existing circuits.

To connect your device simply plug the trailer lead into the pre-wired adaptor and then plug the adaptor into the tow-vehicle’s trailer port.

3. Connect Device using smartphone app

After mounting your Elecbrakes device to your trailer draw bar, all you have to do is connect to the controller with the smartphone app and you’re good to go.

Step 1) Turn on your car headlights (to supply power to the elecbrakes device) and launch the app.
Step 2) The app will open the search screen and display ‘…LOOKING FOR DEVICE.’
Step 3) When the connection is complete the circle on the screen will change to a blue tick icon.
Step 4) To test the connection simply press down on the tow vehicle’s brake pedal and the circle on screen will change to a bright red. This indicates that the brake controller is working and the trailer brakes are being activated.
Step 5) Release your foot off the brake pedal and the circle on screen returns to a blue tick icon.
For the ultimate in on-the-go brake response adjustment, our customers love the Elecbrakes in-car remote control. Once you have connected your device simply power up your remote and it will automatically connect to your brake controller. It will display a tick on screen when connected.

  

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Elecbrakes: Are electric brake controller Necessary?

So, you are planning an adventure road trip with a trailer, and you have checked all aspects of the trip and what could go wrong. You have your tools, the battery charged, and the air compressor. Now you are ready to connect your trailer to your vehicle, which requires you to understand towing, brakes, and braking accessories, like elecbrakes.

Trailer Braking Technology

As you are probably aware, it takes more than just your vehicle brakes to bring a trailer to a stop. Typically, to do this, one uses the trailer's brakes, which work by inertia or electric brakes. This requires an electric connection to the tow vehicle.
Your vehicle needs brakes on both axles when towing between 751kg - 2,000kg and braking on all wheels at 2100kg - 4500 Kg. If you are towing heavy loads like these, your trailer probably already has electric brakes.

You cannot pull a trailer with electric brakes without a controller? If you do have a brake controller, the electric brakes on your trailer will not work. Besides violating road rules, you would not be able to tow your trailer safely.

What are Elecbrakes?

Elecbrakes are trailer-mounted electric brake controllers that are wired to the trailer's electrical circuit via an adaptor. They are powered by the taillight and brake light circuit to provide sufficient power for at least two axles. The in-car electric brakes remote control lets the user control brake response, activate trailer brakes manually, and choose user-defined programs.

Fortunately, electric brake controllers can be installed without removing your dashboard, spending hundreds of dollars, or going without a vehicle. With Elecbrakes' innovative trailer-mounted brake controller, you will be ready to go with one of the best proportional electric brake controllers available in Australia in just ten minutes.

About 4x4OFFROADCLINIC

4x4OFFROADCLINIC (4x4ORC) is a team of four-wheel-drive experts dedicated to importing, manufacturing, and servicing four-wheel-drive vehicles. They are passionate about everything related to 4WDs. 4x4ORC work with a wide range of brands and have a wealth of experience in the industry. Their mission is to offer you unique accessories at affordable prices.

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