Electronic Brake Control

Submitted: Saturday, Dec 10, 2005 at 10:03

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Dax

Hi all

I have just purchased a Nissan Patrol GU 2003 and it came with an Electronic Brake Control device. The was purchased through a dealer but he did no what or how the device works. There is a small instruction A4 sheet of paper in the glove box about it but it doesn't explain how or what to use it for.

I'm guessing it to assist with towing heavy items like caravans etc, However I have no intention of towing large items and am thinking of removing it.

Can anyone goive me some information about it, if its worth removing etc

Thanks

Dax

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Reply By: herkman - Saturday, Dec 10, 2005 at 10:22

Saturday, Dec 10, 2005 at 10:22

Its second hand value is not very much.

Whilst you do not intend to tow a caravan or trailer with electric brakes, it could come in handy one day.

As you are limited in weight what you could tow, without it, I suggest thats its removal could leave ugly screw holes.

If you sell the truck, it could be qan attraction to the new owner

Regards

Col

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Follow Up By: Dax - Sunday, Dec 11, 2005 at 10:36

Sunday, Dec 11, 2005 at 10:36

Hi Herkman
Thanks for the response, I guess you are right and will just leave it there.

Cheers
Dax

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Reply By: Banjo 1 - Saturday, Dec 10, 2005 at 10:35

Saturday, Dec 10, 2005 at 10:35

A brand name and model would be useful here. As Herkman says, if another owner needs to tow, the controller would be a bonus.... though electric brakes on the trailer are not a trifle - they cost good $ at either the build or the retro stage. Brake controller fitments commonly cost around $150 - $250 plus labour.

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Follow Up By: Dax - Sunday, Dec 11, 2005 at 10:37

Sunday, Dec 11, 2005 at 10:37

Thanks for the reply Banjo 1

Cheers

Dax

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Reply By: Member - Brian (Gold Coast) - Saturday, Dec 10, 2005 at 13:10

Saturday, Dec 10, 2005 at 13:10

When we bought our Patrol,,,, the last thing on our mind was towing a trailer... guess what?? we now own a trailer!.... so unless the brake controller is "in-the-way".... why not leave it there until you are sure you won't need it? And as other have said, one day when you go to sell the truck, it may be attractive to the next owner!

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