Brake Controllers

If your trailer or caravan runs electric brakes, a brake controller is the piece that lets you operate them properly. Our range features the Elecbrakes trailer mounted electric brake controller with a full spread of plug adaptors to suit common 7 pin and 12 pin sockets, alongside gear from RedArc.

Buy online with Australia-wide shipping, or have your controller supplied and installed at our Burwood workshop in Melbourne's east. Call 03 9808 8966 to talk through your towing setup.

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Choosing a brake controller

Brake controllers come in two broad styles. In-cab units are wired into the tow vehicle with the adjustment near the driver, while trailer mounted units, such as the Elecbrakes controller we stock, live on the trailer itself, which suits anyone who tows with more than one vehicle. Both do the same core job of applying the trailer's electric brakes in proportion to your braking.

Check your connections before you buy. Trailer plugs vary between 7 pin flat, 12 pin flat and round types, and adaptors are available to bridge the gap between vehicle and trailer. Whatever you choose, the wiring needs to be done properly and the controller set up for the trailer behind you, so allow time to adjust and test it with the trailer loaded.

Brake Controllers FAQs

Do I need a brake controller by law?

Australian rules require brakes on trailers above certain weights, and electric trailer brakes only work with a controller. What applies depends on your trailer's weight and brake type, so check its specifications or call our team for guidance.

What is the difference between in-cab and trailer mounted?

An in-cab controller stays with the tow vehicle. A trailer mounted unit stays with the trailer, so any suitably wired vehicle can tow it without extra hardware in the cab.

Can Complete 4x4 install my brake controller?

Yes. Our Burwood workshop handles supply and installation along with towing wiring. Call 03 9808 8966 and we will sort the whole towing package.

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