BRAKE-FORCE™ Brake Control

BRAKE-FORCE™ Brake Control TIME-BASED Braking

The Reliance™ Brake Controller uses a Time based braking system.

For Electric Trailer Brakes
Short proof protection for up to 4 Trailer Brakes
Uses Time Based Braking System
Time based
LED indicator shows braking intensity
Intuitive, vertical manual slide matches the way a driver reaches for the control
Mounts at any angle
Short proof protected
4-brake capacity
Lifetime warranty

$69.00

Availability: In stock

Tech Specs

Can be used on Trailers with 2 or 4 Trailer Brakes
Can be used with Electric brakes
Mounting bracket included

Weight	1 kg
Dimensions	20 × 20 × 10 cm

BRAKE CONTROLS WHICH CAN BE OPERATED FROM THE DRIVERS SEAT ARE MANDATORY IN ALL AUSTRALIAN STATES FOR ANY TRAILER GTM’S OVER 2000KG.

AUSTRALIAN DESIGN RULES & STATE LAWS FOR TRAILERS

Vehicle Standards 2013
Australian Design Rule 38/04 – Trailer Brake Systems

This requirement started from 1st January 2015 for all vehicle models, whether new or existing.In summary, the function of this vehicle standard is to specify requirements to ensure safe braking of trailers under both normal and emergency conditions.

The ADR for trailer brake systems was implemented to improve Australia’s Road Safety Performance.

To view the ADR online, visit this link to the Federal Register of Legislation.

Common facts about towing with trailers

- Trailers weighing more than 750kg MUST be fitted with brakes on at least one axle.
- Trailers with a GTM* over 2000kg MUST have an Emergency Brake System fitted, which operates on all wheels.
  ‘Engager’ Break-Away Kit – Side Mount Part No. 20099
  ‘Engager’ Break-Away Kit – Flip-Top Part No. 20400

- Trailers with a GTM* over 2000kg MUST have a Brake Control installed which can be operated from inside the vehicle by the driver.
  See our applicable Brake Control Kits.
- In NSW, Trailers with a GTM* over 2000kg with an Emergency Brake System fitted, MUST also have a battery monitor for the Emergency Brake System fitted.
  ‘Engager’ Break-Away Battery Monitor – Part No. 20096

Vehicle Category Codes:

CATEGORY CODE	BRAKE CONTROL REQUIRED	RECOMMENDED
TA (O1) – VERY LIGHT TRAILER A single-axle trailer with a GTM* not exceeding 750kg.	NO	Not Required
TB (O2) – LIGHT TRAILER A trailer with a GTM* not exceeding 3500kg, other than a trailer of Category TA.	YES	Brake Control RECOMMENDED: Time Based Braking System Impulse Brake Control – Part No. 47235 Reliance Brake Control – Part No. 47285 Brake-Force Brake Control – Part No. 47225
TC (O3) – MEDIUM TRAILER A trailer with a GTM* exceeding 3500kg, but not exceeding 10,000kg.	YES	Brake Control RECOMMENDED: Proportional Braking System InSight Brake Control – Part No. 47297 Agility Brake Control – Part No. 47294
TD (O4) – HEAVY TRAILER A trailer with a GTM* exceeding 10,000kg.	YES	Brake Control RECOMMENDED: Proportional Braking System InSight Brake Control – Part No. 47297 Agility Brake Control – Part No. 47294

*GTM (Gross Trailer Mass) is the mass transmitted to the ground by the tyres of the trailer when coupled to a towing vehicle and carrying the maximum load recommended by the manufacturer or importer, approximately uniformly distributed over the load bearing area.