Will trailer brakes lock up without a controller?
The trailer brakes will do nothing without a controller.
How to install a brake controller with elecbrakes?
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.
How long does it take to install an electric brake controller?
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. Mount the electric brake controller onto the trailer draw bar. Plug the electric brake controller into the trailer cable and the tow car socket.
How do you mount a brake controller to the dash?
Using the screws provided, install the mounting bracket into the dash. Make sure you avoid drilling through components on the other side of the dash. Secure the brake controller into the mounting bracket. The four wires on the brake controller will be connected shortly. 1.
How do you mount a brake controller on a tow car?
Mount the electric brake controller onto the trailer draw bar. Plug the electric brake controller into the trailer cable and the tow car socket. 1. Mount the device onto the trailer draw bar
Using the screws provided, install the mounting bracket into the dash. Make sure you avoid drilling through components on the other side of the dash. Secure the brake controller into the mounting bracket. The four wires on the brake controller will be connected shortly. 1.
Where do you run the wire for a brake controller?
The brake wire will be routed through the firewall into the vehicle, where it will later be connected to the brake controller. It is best to run the brake wire through an existing grommet or knockout in the firewall. If none is found, a hole can be drilled. Make sure both sides of the firewall are clear of obstruction before drilling.
What do Butt connectors do for a brake controller?
Butt connectors help to make connections between wires. Ring terminals attach to the end of wires and hook around battery posts and circuit breakers. Zip ties help to bind loose wires together and prevent them from interfering with vehicle components such as brake and gas pedals. Find a suitable location to mount the 7-way connector.
Where does the hot lead go for a brake controller?
The 12 volt hot lead will stay under the hood, where it will be connected to the positive post of the battery via a 40-amp circuit breaker. The brake wire will be routed through the firewall into the vehicle, where it will later be connected to the brake controller.