Elecbrakes - EB2 Bluetooth Brake Controller - Trailer Mounted

Simple to set up in minutes, the Elecbrakes electric brake controller can be mounted on any trailer and towed by any vehicle.

Suitable for caravans, trailers, horse floats, and boat trailers, the 10-minute plug-and-play setup eliminates the need to modify your tow vehicle. Complete with custom presets and a smooth proportional brake response, it's time for a seamless towing experience.

Elecbrakes Bluetooth electronic brake controller is revolutionising the towing process by eliminating the need for modification to your tow vehicle. Designed and assembled in Australia, this simple-to-use brake controller can be fitted to any trailer. It is controlled through Bluetooth and can be synced to any Smartphone device (Android or Apple) or the optional Elecbrakes Remote Control.

Elecbrakes employs a high-speed microprocessor and various sensors that continuously samples the operating parameters at over 1,000 times per second. For communication, the device uses the widely adopted Bluetooth 4.0 standard, and the hardware selections yield a Bluetooth device that has long-range capability ensuring high connection reliability and no dropouts under typical operating conditions. This ensures the device can be mounted anywhere on the trailer's drawbar.

The Elecbrakes app provides the user with the ability to monitor, configure programs, and control brake response from the tow vehicle.

Elecbrakes EB2 is normally powered via the tail lights (headlights on power the controller), however, a second preferred Auxillary Power Input from the battery is also provided if the user has a prime towing vehicle. The system has been designed to continue operating even if the Bluetooth signal is interrupted or lost.

Housed in a tough fibre-reinforced housing and encased in urethane, ensuring the electronics are fully protected from water, dust, and vibration.

Elecbrakes EB2 Features

• Adaptive & Proportional SwayControl - (coming 01 October as a software update)
  Unlike mechanical devices or stand-alone sway control systems, SwayControl is built directly into our EB2 and VM1 brake controllers, delivering the only fully integrated, all-in-one solution that works with any vehicle, any trailer, and every towing setup. The single, smart system monitors your towing dynamics and delivers the exact response you need—whether that's precision braking, sway control, or both.
• Plug and Play
  Simple to set up in minutes, the Elecbrakes electric brake controller can be mounted on any trailer and towed by any vehicle. No auto electrician required.
• Configured To Your Trailer
  The Elecbrakes system stores up to 5 configurations
• Tow with any vehicle
  Monitor, change settings, and control the trailer's brakes from the tow vehicle. No wiring loom is required to be installed in the towing vehicle.
• Optional In-Car Bluetooth Controller
  Elecbrakes can also be operated using the specially designed remote-control unit. Connecting by the best in Bluetooth 4 technology, the remote provides a multi-faceted in-car controller. With a friendly interface, the operator can apply the manual override, and, via the plus and minus buttons, increase and decrease brake response instantly on the trailer's brakes. 
• Elecbrakes App supports Apple Car Play & Android Auto
  The Elecbrakes App now supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Adjust your brake response directly from your dashboard. With a few taps, you can optimise your towing to match driving conditions through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Supports Electric Over Hydraulic
  Can be used as a controller for Hydraulic Actuators. See Electric over Hydraulic (EOH) options here.
• IP67 Durability
  Designed to withstand dust, water, and harsh weather conditions
• Precise Adjustments
  Use numeric values for brake response settings by increments of 1% ensuring the ideal brake response can be dialed in quickly.
• Dimensions
  140mm x 91mm x 36mm
• 2 Year Warranty

Plug and Play User Guide and Installation Manual (.pdf download)

Why Choose the EB2 Trailer-Mounted Brake Controller over the VM1

• Trailer-Mounted (vs VM1 - Vehicle-Mounted)
• EB2 is mounted to your draw bar and plugs into the trailer and your vehicle via the Elecbrakes adaptor.
• Multiple Vehicles towing one Trailer (vs VM1 -  towing multiple trailers or caravans)
  With the EB2 mounted on your trailer, other vehicles can tow it without a brake controller installed on the vehicle.
• Plug & Play Installation (vs VM1 - installed by and Auto Electrician)
• Install EB2 yourself in under 10 minutes. Simply screw the EB2 to your trailer and plug it in.
• Powered by Taillights or Auxilary (vs VM1 - powered by Auxillary)
  EB2 is powered via the adapter, receiving power from the tail & brake (7-pin installations) or auxiliary & brake light circuits (12- pin installation).

What is new in the EB2

• SwayControl - Unlike mechanical devices or stand-alone sway control systems, SwayControl is built directly into our EB2 and VM1 brake controllers, delivering the only fully integrated, all-in-one solution that works with any vehicle, any trailer, and every towing setup. The single, smart system monitors your towing dynamics and delivers the exact response you need—whether that's precision braking, sway control, or both.
• Integrated Deutsch Plug - The integrated Deutsch allows EB2 to be mounted in tighter spaces
• Certified IP67 - The EB2 is waterproof, shockproof, and dustproof, making it a dependable choice for durability and optimal performance in all towing conditions.
• Tap & Tow - NFC to tap your phone on the unit tp download the app and connect your phone.
• Intelligent Safeguards - regulates itself with thermal protection and short circuit prevention under extreme conditions.
• Smart Brake Sensor - EB2 will measure the power applied to the brakes and feed this information back to the user’s app.
• Over the Air Updates - EB2 will have improved firmware update capabilities allowing feature updates, accessible through the Elecbrakes App via the user’s phone.

Optional Connections

You will also need to purchase a separate connection Leader Cable or Adapter Plug listed below

• PP7-7 - 7 pin male to 7 pin female with 1.2m Leader Cable
• PP7-12: 7 pin male to 12 pin female with 1.2m Leader Cable
• PP12-12: 12 pin male to 12 pin female with 1.2m Leader Cable
• TWL: 1.5m Leader Cable with pre-wired Deutsch plug

Elecbrakes EB2 Testing and Compliance

Testing
As this is a proportional controller this system may struggle to show braking on rollers during WOF testing when the tow vehicle is not moving.  In these situations, it is recommended to select Programme 5 and set the minimum level to 50-60% this will activate the brakes when the brake pedal is applied in the tow vehicle.

Compliance
Guide Safe Loading Towing | Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency (nzta.govt.nz)

The regulations state that over 2500kg and under 3500kg that a vehicle must have a direct service brake system - this service brake system allows the driver of the towing vehicle to directly and progressively regulate the trailer brake effort from the driving position. This includes vacuum-operated brakes and pneumatic over hydraulic systems, controlled directly by the driver of the towing vehicle. The Elecbrake system is compliant when the remote or phone with the app is plugged into a power source and are accessible to the driver in the vehicle.