ElecBrake EB2 Guide

Step 1: Download the Elecbrakes App by clicking the links above

Alternatively, you can hold your phone against the Elecbrakes unit and download the app from the pop up.

Step 2: Prepare Your Trailer and Vehicle

• Connect the trailer: Plug the trailer into your vehicle’s socket.
• Turn on headlights: Ensure your headlights are on (not on auto or daylight settings).

Step 3: Connecting Your Phone to the Elecbrakes EB2 Unit

• Open the Elecbrakes app.
• Place your phone against the EB2 unit, until a pairing request appears.
• Tap Connect to pair the device.
• A green tick in the app confirms the connection.

Step 4: Setting Up the Brake Program

• Open the app and locate the program selector by swiping right on your screen
• Select the appropriate program:
• Empty, Light Load, Medium Load, Heavy Load, Very Heavy Load. Test the brakes by pressing the vehicle’s brake pedal. The app will display "Brake" in red during braking.

Using Override Braking:

To Apply Override Braking

• Tap the blue circle on the app’s home screen. It will turn red.
• Adjust brake force using the + and - buttons.

To Stop Override Braking:

• Tap the red button again to disengage.

Checking and Adjusting Brake Intensity:

• Drive at the appropriate speed:
• For forward braking: 40–50 km/h.
• For minimum braking: 20–30 km/h.
• For reverse braking: Reverse slowly.
• Test the brakes:
• If the trailer pushes the car, increase brake intensity.
• If the trailer pulls the car, decrease brake intensity.
• Adjust settings in small steps using the + or - buttons.

Changing Brake Settings:

• Go to the Settings page in the app.
• Select a program and tap the brake response you want to adjust:
• Forward: Normal driving.
• Minimum: Slow speeds.
• Reverse: Backing up.
• Override: Manual braking.
• Adjust the intensity and test the changes.

Using Elecbrakes with Android Auto:

• Connect your Android phone to your car’s head unit using a USB cable or wireless Android Auto.
• Open the Elecbrakes app on the car’s display.
• Use the Previous and Next buttons to select programs.
• Adjust settings using the car’s controls.

Using Elecbrakes with Apple CarPlay:

• Connect your iPhone to your car’s head unit using a USB cable or wireless CarPlay.
• Open the Elecbrakes app on the car’s display.
• Use the Previous and Next buttons to select programs.
• Adjust settings using the car’s controls or Siri.

Troubleshooting Tips

• Connection Issues: Ensure headlights are on and check the trailer plug connection.
• Brake Intensity Feels Wrong: Adjust settings and test again.
• Override Not Working: Ensure the app is connected to the Elecbrakes unit.

Prepare Your Trailer and Vehicle

• Connect the trailer: Plug the trailer into your vehicle’s socket.
• Turn on headlights: Ensure your headlights are on (not on auto or daylight settings).
• Plug in supplied remote control to your vehicles 12v accessory port (cigarette lighter socket)
• See ‘Remote user guide’ by Elecbrakes attached, for further information on operation and settings within the remote.

Checking and Adjusting Brake Intensity:

• Drive at the appropriate speed:
• For forward braking: 40–50 km/h.
• For minimum braking: 20–30 km/h.
• For reverse braking: Reverse slowly.
• Test the brakes:
• If the trailer pushes the car, increase brake intensity.
• If the trailer pulls the car, decrease brake intensity.
• Adjust settings in small steps using the + or - buttons.

Troubleshooting Tips

• Connection Issues: Ensure headlights are on and check the trailer plug connection, ensure trailer marker lights and brake lights are operational.
• Brake Intensity Feels Wrong: Adjust settings and test again.