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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

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Daniel "I recently had new speakers installed in my car, and I couldn't be more thrilled with the experience! The team at Elite Car Sound & Auto Electrical were exceptionally friendly and displayed a high level of expertise throughout the installation process. Their attention to detail and commitment to customer satisfaction were truly commendable. The end result was nothing short of amazing—I now enjoy a superb audio upgrade in my vehicle. I highly recommend their services to anyone seeking professional and top-notch car speaker installations. Thank you for a job well done!"
 
Jon "Elite Car and Sound installed my son’s Apple Car play in his car and reverse camera , the unit was fitted well and Camera too . The entire process has been excellent and very efficient, dealing with Jasmin and co have been no trouble at all .The total price was also worth the trip to Tumbi Umbi , I highly recommend Elite Car and sound if looking at installing any system."
 
Paul "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. Jasmine 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."
 
Louise "Reception staff knowledgeable re their products and could easily and quickly inform me of differences to help me choose the right product for me. Work was done efficiently and a problem found discussed and addressed. The staff went the extra mile for me by housing my camper overnight before day of work and again when I was required to have a day surgery on Collection day. Very smooth and thrilled to have a working radio with all the extras."
 
James "Had redarc brake controller installed .Install was done very professionaly, and vehicle was ready to pick up at lunch .Also would like to say that the girls in the shop know there stuff don't hesitate to ask them any questions. Cheers .."
 
Ken "Easy to talk to, helpful in deciding the exact solution, prompt in performing the work and a very tidy professional result. Elite were recommended by my mechanic who I have used and trusted for 8 years and his choice was right on."