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Electric Brake Controller

Electric Brake Controller

When you’ve attached a trailer, caravan or other heavy, non-motorised vehicle to your towbar, ensuring the safety of yourself and others on the road becomes doubly important while towing. What happens if you have to make a sudden stop while you’re driving twice as much weight than you’re used to? This is precisely why electric brake controllers are so crucial. If you’re looking for an electric brake controller in Melbourne, trust the specialists at FiveStar Towbars to have exactly what you need.

Understanding Electric brake controllers

IMG_35761Australian law requires that any towed trailer or caravan that exceeds 750kg must be fitted with electric or hydraulic brakes. Electric brakes are activated via a current that comes from an electric brake controller. These are usually mounted below or discreetly hidden from view behind the dashboard of your car and control the brakes in the trailer when the towing vehicle slows or comes to a stop. This lowers the risk of collision between the two vehicles and any other people or vehicles on the road. There are two different types; proportional and time delayed. Proportional brake controllers use motion sensing technology to ascertain the speed at which the towing vehicle is slowing down and so slows the towed vehicle at a proportional speed. Time delayed brake controllers deliver a programmed amount of power to the brakes when the towing car or truck slows to a stop. This amount is preset by the driver and is largely reliant upon how much weight they are towing.

Consult the experts today

Whether you have a trailer or caravan with electric brakes, or you’re looking for the very best in electric brake controllers, make a call to FiveStar Towbars today. With our quality product range and superior Melbourne-wide mobile installation service, we have your needs covered. Give us a call today on 1300 787 008

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Excellent4.9★★★★★ Based on 173 reviews from review us onTim WhiteTim White ★★★★★ Luke and his team were great. Clearly better price than the 5 others business I spoke to first and he was really easy to deal with.AlAl ★★★★★ Super quick install, great communication and wonderful flexibility!RichardRichard ★★★★★ Ryan did a fantastic job installing a BTA towbar on my 2018 VW Tiguan. Everything was easy from getting a quote to organising a time for installation. And, of course, they come to you so it's sooooo much easier than having to drop your car off, get a lift back home, and return when it's done.Response from the ownerThanks for the review Richard!We are glad that you are happy with our service! chadi moussachadi moussa ★★★★★ Great job guys...Response from the ownerAwesome. Thanks Chadi👊🏼 Ozzy MOzzy M ★★★★★ Great service, competitive price, friendly. Highly recommended.Melissa Clayton-SmytheMelissa Clayton-Smythe ★★★★★ Communication, price and service 5 stars!!Speaking with Luke I felt very confident he understood my needs.His pricing was better than other services, and Ryan and Anthony were professional, friendly, efficient and arrived on time. HIghly recommend this business to anyone.Response from the ownerThanks Melissa!We hope your enjoy your travels with you new camper trailer. Laura Christie KhannaLaura Christie Khanna ★★★★★ Friendly, quick, professional and made me feel right at ease about a big investment. Highly recommend 👍🏾👍🏾Mark StoneMark Stone ★★★★★ The guys from Five Star installations have done a fantastic job fitting a towbar on my car. Booking it in was easy, they came to my house and had it all done within 90 minutes, and I’m very happy with the result. Compared to other businesses I spoke to about getting a towbar fitted, Five Star were by far the easiest to deal with and also priced very competitively. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone. Thanks Luke and team.Response from the ownerThanks for the great review Mark!We're glad to see happy customers. Laurence412 YangLaurence412 Yang ★★★★★ True 5 star service. Luke replied my enquiry quick and efficient! Ryan and Anthony arrived on time as booked time and called prior arriving. They did a professional job installing the towbar! Really like it! Thanks again boys! No.1 to go to if anyone need towbar installed.Response from the ownerThanks mate for the review👍 Have fun hitting the roads! Karl RainbowKarl Rainbow ★★★★★ Very efficient, used a few times now and have been great everytime. Highly recommend, very easy coming to where you are to complete the works.Response from the ownerHi Karl, Thanks mate for the review. 👍 Glad we could help. Happy trails Genevieve BarclayGenevieve Barclay ★★★★★ Ryan and Anthony were professional and did a great jobResponse from the ownerHi Genevieve, Thanks for your review. Thrilled to hear Ryan and Anthony made such a great impression.👍 Enjoy your travels wherever they take you! Janette MannixJanette Mannix ★★★★★ A smooth experience. Thank you. Appreciate Anthony’s assistance & his willingness to be on my video so I could remember how to get my tow bar off :)Response from the ownerHi Janette, We'll let Anthony know his efforts were appreciated. Happy to help anytime! 😊 Kate Houlden & Michael KennedyKate Houlden & Michael Kennedy ★★★★★ Great service. Have used them twice for electric brakes and come to your house to do these job.Response from the ownerHi Guys, Thanks for your review. Happy trails!🤩 Alison IzzardAlison Izzard ★★★★★ Great service, good communication and come to you service is very handy.Fantastic job guys, have used for tow bar and brake controllers for two cars and will recommend to friends and family.Response from the ownerThanks Alison!Happy travels. David JamesDavid James ★★★★★ Total professional 👏Fantastic job, thank you Anthony and Luke.100% recommend five star towbarsResponse from the ownerThat's great David, glad we exceeded your expectations!Thanks for the review, much appreciated. PaulPaul ★★★★★ Hi quality work for a fussy customerRyan and Tony were great professionals that made me feel confident of there knowledge and careResponse from the ownerThat’s great! Thanks Paul. Andrew BishopAndrew Bishop ★★★★★ A terrific, convenient service with a great price to boot The guys were punctual, friendly and polite. Highly recommended.Response from the ownerThanks AndrewWe’re glad you’re happy with our service, product and price👌🏻 Travis GreenTravis Green ★★★★★ Guys did a quality job on installing a BTA brand towbar on my 2023 Subaru Forester. They were punctual (1hr early and called prior to advise), professional and they were in and out in 45 mins. Will not use anyone else other than Five Star Towbars in the future.Response from the ownerThanks for the review Travis! 👍 See you on the next one. Happy travels mate! Russell DiedrichsRussell Diedrichs ★★★★★ Ryan & Anthony were pretty much top of their class, they hadn't fitted a towbar to my particular car model before, but knew exactly what to do in the shortest time possible. Many thanks.Response from the ownerThanks Russell for leaving your review and providing feedback. Will be sure to pass it on the boys! Happy travels 😃 Tom GoodesTom Goodes ★★★★★ The guys did a fantastic job of installing a towbar to my Superb. A hole was made out of view and looks very discreet. The price was better than all the quotes I received as well. Thank-you kindly. Highly recommendResponse from the ownerThanks Tom!We're glad you're happy with our service. Happy trails mate 👍 Stephen PassariniStephen Passarini ★★★★★ Punctual with great service. Also reasonably priced. Highly recommended. Will use them again.Response from the ownerHi. Stephen,Thanks for your review👍 Happy travels! mandy O'Toolemandy O'Toole ★★★★★ FantasticGreat communicationGuys were amazing highly recommendResponse from the ownerHi Mandy, Thanks for your review will let the team know they did a good job. Happy travels! Ben MillaneBen Millane ★★★★★ I have used 5 star toe balls for all my vehicles over the years and they are amazing to deal with. Great bunch of blokes very helpful and polite. Highly recommendResponse from the ownerThanks Moon. Repeat customers is always a goal for any business so hearing you have used our services over the years means the world to us. We must doing something right! 😁 Thanks again! Bernie DammanBernie Damman ★★★★★ These guys provide the best service and price for what only can be described as 5 star. Thanks for for a great job and a pleasurable buying experience. Regards BernieResponse from the ownerThank you for the kind words! We are delighted to hear that you had a great experience with us. Your satisfaction is our top priority. We look forward to serving you again in the future. Will DawWill Daw ★★★★★ Can't recommend Five Star Towbars enough for their expertise and customer service.Ryan knew exactly what was needed for the tow package on my car and fitted it in record time.Response from the ownerThanks Will!Happy towing mate👍🏻 Nick FraserNick Fraser ★★★★★ 5 stars for Five Star TowbarsRyan did an amazing job supplying and installing a Towball on my car.His service was top-notch, and he was very professional and efficient throughout the process. The Towball looks great on my car, and I couldn't be happier with the outcome.Ryan's attention to detail and excellent customer service truly made the experience smooth and enjoyable.I highly recommend his services to anyone looking for a reliable and skilled professional for their towing needsResponse from the ownerThank you for the 5-star review, Nick! We are thrilled to hear that Ryan provided you with top-notch service and that you are satisfied with your Towball installation. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to serving you again in the future. Patrick JonesPatrick Jones ★★★★★ Highly recommend five star tow bars , have used them a couple of times , the installer Anthony did a very neat job and thank you to Luke for your prompt sevice , wouldn’t go anywhere else.Response from the ownerThat’s great Patrick! Thanks for the review and we’ll see you on the next one. 👍🏻 Hans AnneveldtHans Anneveldt ★★★★★ Very happy with the whole process from obtaining a quote, arranging a time to fit on site and the quality of the work completed. Anthony arrived on time was communicative and was a true professional. Thanks guys. Would highly recommend.Response from the ownerHi Hans,Thanks for leaving a review we really appreciate the feedback. Will pass on your sentiments to the team. Happy travels! StuartStuart ★★★★★ Stop looking, this mobile team is amazing, friendly and experienced. On time, quality product and pricing is spot on. I'll be recommending going forward.... plus everything was done in my driveway in 1 hour.Response from the ownerHi Stuart, Thanks for your review will let the guys know you appreciated their professionalism . Happy trails! Yeliena HillYeliena Hill ★★★★★ Excellent service! The guys arrived on time and were polite and efficient. Job done in less than 2 hours, and no issues with my old Jeep Wrangler! Towbar looks great and Anderson plug well positioned. Thanks Ben and Ryan :DResponse from the ownerHi Yeliena, Thanks for your review will let the guys know you appreciated their work. Happy travels! Jo MangalyJo Mangaly ★★★★☆ Arrived on time and got all 3 trailers done in good time to allow them to be used if needed.Response from the ownerHi Jo,Thanks for taking time out to give us a review, appreciate it! dolly bushavendolly bushaven ★★★★★ Thank you to Luke and the guys at 5 Star Towbars. Quick, affordable and provided a professional service, we highly recommend. Great service, well worth our drive to you, from NarelleResponse from the ownerThanks for the positive feedback Narelle. Glad we could help out👍🏻 Adam DAdam D ★★★★★ Recently had Ryan and Tony from Five Start Towbars come out and fit a Brink Eurobar to my new Tiguan R. I chose Five Star because Luke the owner was very knowledgeable and his wife had the exact same car so I knew there was going to be no cutout on the bumper. The install was smooth, the boys turned up on time and were very easy to deal with. Would definitely recommend. Cheers guys :)Response from the ownerHi Adam, thanks for your kind words will pass on your sentiments to the team. Happy travels!!! Rodney “Rotton rod” HearneRodney “Rotton rod” Hearne ★★★★★ Mark was prompt came early the boys done an excellent job. They were respectful and polite would recommend anyone who wants a tow bar installed to go to 5 star.. will use them again in the future.Thankyou 5 star.Response from the ownerHi Rod, happy we met your expectations, thanks for your review we will convey this to the team. Cheers! Anthony O'DonnellAnthony O'Donnell ★★★★★ These guys are true professionals. I drove four hours to get a towbar and EBC installed on my vehicle, because the reviews were great and their work simply fantastic. Worth the drive for me to know that it has been installed properly and professionally. Thanks Ryan and Luke for your outstanding work.Response from the ownerHi Anthony, Thanks for your feedback. Is much appreciated. Glad your 4 hour drive was worth it! Thanks again Rodney McDonaldRodney McDonald ★★★★★ Excellent quality service in installation of tow bar assembly for Audi Q5 today.Great communication and arrangement through Luke.Ryan and Anthony did the installation at my home, were punctual, professional and ensured I understood the operation and work undertaken.Fantastic workmanship and communication.John InvernoJohn Inverno ★★★★★ The owner Luke was friendly professional and willingly answering any questions I had. The installers both Mark and Reece also! They were on time helpful and very professional and certainly knew what they were doing and the product with additional helpful tips. I have no hesitation in recommending Luke and his team at Five Star Towbars to any customer. Many thanks again and good luck! Johnm Sm S ★★★★★ The team at five star towbars were brilliant.Rapid response to all correspondence.Great competitive quote.They guys that came to me were prompt, efficient, clean and tidy.Would recommend five star towbars absolutely.Abdul NafayAbdul Nafay ★★★★★ Got Euro towbar done for my Merc. Very satisfied with communication and overall professionalism. Came to my house on time, got the job done and later replaced my OEM adapter cost effectively at the factory. The manager/owner Luke knows how to run a customer-focused business. A rarity in Australia these days.David “Midge” MetcalfDavid “Midge” Metcalf ★★★★☆ Excellent service and advice. Highly recommendWilliam HWilliam H ★★★★★ Excellent service and a high-quality installation. I would definitely use this service again and recommend it to others.Thank you Ryan.Craig TaylorCraig Taylor ★★★★★ Absolutely amazing, don't go anywhere else.My old towbar was dealer fitted and destroyed after a minor reverse into a retaining wall. Disgusting job.Luke and team at 5 star fitted a new one that's clearly twice as good for $400 less than the dealer charged!!!Thanks guys, 5 stars easily earned!Steve AlexanderSteve Alexander ★★★★★ Very professional, prompt and accommodating. They did a great job on our GLCDarren HanischDarren Hanisch ★★★★★ Great service and productsPhil WatsonPhil Watson ★★★★★ Fast, great workmanship and goes the extra mile.Was able to fit a towbar at very short notice and did a brilliant job.Not only was his work great but Luke showed us how the Anderson Plug worked and where it was connected and explained when and why it might make a click. He exceeded all our expectations.If you need some work done quickly and professionally by a friendly team ring Five Star TowbarsMatthew MillsomMatthew Millsom ★★★★★ Couldn't be happier. Great price, communication and service. 2017 Renault Koleos.James FitchieJames Fitchie ★★★★★ Great service had a minor problem could not do enough to fix it same day,highly recommendLeytonLeyton ★☆☆☆☆ Nice if they responded to enquiry. 1 week and nothing!!lydia Thorne-stoneslydia Thorne-stones ★☆☆☆☆ Do not use. Unless you want to spend extra unnecessary time and money on your car due to their lack of care. They dirtied my car interior and a clip on the plastic bumper wheel arch wasn’t put back in properly. I had to get my interior steam cleaned to get the marks out and for the clip my mechanic had to fix it. Their response showed lack of customer service or care.Kelly CKelly C ★★★★★ Done within 48 hours from contact.Fantastic job.js_loader
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