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Electric Brake Controller Installations Central Coast

Elite Car Sound & Auto Electrical specialise in Electric Brake Installations.

When you are towing a caravan or trailer ensuring you are doing it safely is vital! Electric Brake Controllers provide ultimate safety when towing.

Do I need Electric Brakes?

In Australia under the Australian National Towing Regulations
trailers including caravan’s, horse floats, boat & trailers, which weight exceeds 750kg GTM* limit are legally required to have an efficient braking system on at least one axle.

It is also a legal requirement that all caravans, trailers and floats exceeding 2000kg (GTM) are fitted with an efficient braking system on all wheels.

Electric brakes are the most common form of an “efficient braking system” and come standard on most camper trailers and caravans.

GTM

<750kg

Single axel

750kg – 2000kg

2001kg – 4500kg

Electric Brakes Required?

No Brakes required

Yes – must be fitted with an efficient brake system considered to have brakes operating on the wheels of at least one axel

Yes – must be fitted with an efficient brake system must have brakes operating on all wheels

Brake Away Unit

NA

NA

The brake system must cause an immediate application of the trailer brakes in the event of the trailer becoming detached from the towing vehicle. Under these circumstances, the brakes must remain applied for at least 15 minutes.



GTM: it is the weight of the fully loaded trailer (water, food, clothes, chairs, esky, dog, beers….) imposed on the trailer’s axle when it is coupled to the tow vehicle. The most accurate way to get your GTM is to load the trailer or caravan up and drive it onto a weigh bridge (vehicle wheels not on weighbridge).
ATM: The weight of a fully loaded trailer (or caravan, float, boat and trailer) when it is not coupled to a tow vehicle.
**GTM will always be less than ATM as some of the trailer weight is transferred to the tow vehicle when the trailer is coupled to it.


What are the types of Electric Brake Controllers?

There are two types of electric brake controllers - a proportional brake controller and a time-delayed brake controller.

1. The proportional brake controller basically senses how the vehicle is slowing or stopping and applies the caravans brakes with the same pressure. The advantage of a proportional brake controller is that the braking is much smoother, and effective, therefore safer. There is also less wear on both the vehicle and caravan brakes

2. The time-delayed brake controller activates the caravan’s brakes with a preset pressure (power output) and rate of application (sync), all previously set by you. With this type, there is a delay between the time you apply the brakes on the vehicle, and when the brakes reach their pre-set pressure on the caravan.


Which Electric Brake Controller Kit is the best?

Elite Car Sound & Auto Electrical install and recommend Redarc range of Electric Brake Controllers.

Our best selling Electric Brake Controller Kit & Australia’s most popular is The REDARC Tow-Pro which delivers safe and effective trailer brake control systems, designed to help you feel more secure on the road.

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Offering proportional & user-controlled allows the user to choose the braking style depending on the road, terrain conditions, vehicle type or driver preference.

The main unit can be mounted out of sight, & the remote head control knob is mounted on the dash.

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Click to see our range of Electric Brake Controller Kits

https://www.elitecarsound.com.au/products/electric-brake-controllers


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Customer Testimonials

Our company is built with experience, friendliness and proficiency
Todd Lyons "Absolutely brilliant. Decided to have caravan fitted out for off grid convenience -inverter, solar lithium DCDC etc. Contacted Brad. What a knowledgeable, honest, energetic professional guy. Listened patiently to my ignorant questions and vague needs and provided options and solutions. On several occasions, Brad persuaded me on fit out options that would save me money but stillmeet my needs. That was super impressive. Some changes and tweaks and job done -a robust Red Arc fitment. We are thrilled with the whole experience. Unlike many businesses, they answered the phone, replied to messages and emails, kept us informed did what they said they would do -and the workshop was very well organised. Huge thanks to Brad, Alex and workshop teamalong with Tracy in office."
 
Jon Bowly "Elite helped me with a dash cam installation front & rear for my son. They were helpful over the phone and scheduling, consulted on camera placement during the install ,install was quality and on collection showed me how to use and available to answer questions. So nice to have the personal service and not simply be a transaction."
 
Paul "I I have just had electric brakes installed in my car,I rang up for a quote and booked in for the job. They sent a courtesy email to remind me for the job the next day. I Arrived and was given a time frame for the job to be done it was done well within that timeframe which was pleasing, I must say this has been one of the most simple easy installs without any hassles. They even set up my extra warranty. It was just straight in job done straight out no hassles they sent me how to Calibrate instructions which were very simple the job was done very well very neat and tidy. Looks like it’s part of the car very happy with the job. It was just so simple. I would recommend elite car sound any time, thank you very much guys very happy!"
 
Peter C "Thanks to Elite Car Sound and Audio for the amazing job they have done for me. The workmanship was top notch , the communication was first class and their customer service was some of the best of any company i have done business with anywhere. The Advance Ice system they installed into my next gen Everest is next level and the extra wiring for my towing needs neat and professional. I would recommend them them to anyone."
 
Paul "I had my new 4WD set up with dashcams, lithium battery and towing wiring for our new van. Couldn’t be happier with the outcome. Office staff provided fantastic customer service, Alex gave me great advice ahead of the work and the team in the workshop got the job done professionally, cleanly and on time. No hesitation in recommending Elite if you’re looking for any auto electrical work."
 
Elle Radford  "Absolutely 10/10 experience with Elite Car Sound & Auto Electrical!I was in a real pickle and had spoken to several auto electricians who just kept fobbing me off. The team at Elite were completely different, they were understanding, knew exactly what to do, and were honest and helpful from the get go. They managed to fitme in and had everything sorted within the hour.It’s rare to come across a business that’s this professional, efficient, and genuinely cares about helping their customers. I can’t recommend them highly enough, if you need auto electrical work done right, reach out to the team at Elite."
 
 Sharon Lewis  "Absolutely brilliant 10 stars to Brad and his team. Exceptional customer service and good value for money too. Could not be happier."
 
 Craig Newell  "Been getting Brad and the team to complete all my Auto Electrical work for more than 10 years. Wouldn'tgo anywhere else even though he is 35 mins away!Currently doing up a campervan and Brad is way ahead of the curve thinking about my needs."
 
 Ian Hosking  "Dropped in without an appointment just to discuss dash cam options. As it turned out they had someone else cancel an installation today do they were able to supply & install while I waited. Tracy handles receptikn, sales, bookings, customer service -all with a friendly smile. Very happy with the prompt, professional service. One of the installers took the time to run me through some of the basic functions & help me link my 'phone to the dash cam via WiFi. Based on my experience today, I highly recommend them."