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EZ Brakes
Worlds Fastest, Most Convenient External Brake Control!

For Tandem or Single Axle Trailers With Electric brakes Developed by American Car Dolly and tested hard since 1998 by RV Dealers, Trailer Dealers, Rental Places, Our Company and thousands of our Personal Customers.

EZ Brakes were developed for those who do not have an under dash mounted brake control and didn't want the hassle of installing one or possibility of shorting out computers, air bags, or other electrical obstacles in their vehicles.

EZ Brakes also has an accessory wire included for those who need a charging wire or power wire for fifth wheel campers, RV trailers, cargo trailers etc.

EZ Brakes just mounts on the trailer or jack and can be secured safely by self-tapping screws, bolts or heavy nylon quick ties.

EZ Brakes has an actual brake control inside a weatherproof box that can be mounted in any position within reach of tow vehicle and trailer.  Brakes get power from the two brake lights of the tow vehicle.  EZ Brakes also has an external switch mounted on side of box to shut power off to brakes when not needed eliminating having to adjust brake control constantly, for example, when trailer does not have a load on it.

The convenience of our EZ Brakes control are the facts that no special wiring is needed, customer isn't delayed by having tow vehicle tied up in a shop while having a brake control mounted, trailer can be towed behind any vehicle that is properly wired for trailer lights and EZ Brakes can be moved from trailer to trailer if desired.

Cost efficiency is advantageous considering your vehicle or trailer can be on the road immediately with functional brakes and there's no risk of damaging any components inside tow vehicle…

“EZ Brakes” Brake Control

EZ Instructions

EZ Brakes may be mounted on trailer OR tow vehicle either one but must be mounted where trailer can reach to plug into EZ Brakes box and harness from EZ Brakes can be plugged into back of tow vehicle.  EZ Brakes box may be mounted in any position.  Secure box to trailer or tow vehicle with self-tapping screws, bolts, nylon quick ties or any other feasible means.  Box has mounting bracket which is actually designed to go over a frame jack but may also be used to mount on frame etc.

Most Important: Make sure tow vehicle is properly wired for lights and or accessory wire (optional). Many times the position of the ground wire is debatable.  The center pole on a 6 or 7 way plug is absolutely NOT the proper ground position in a standard wiring schematic.

# 1. Plug trailer into EZ Brakes box then plug harness from EZ brakes into tow vehicle.

Start tow vehicle because voltage changes when vehicle is running and depress brakes. Brake lights MUST be on to set brake adjustment.  This may be achieved by an assistant or a device such as a windshield scraper from the brake pedal to the seat.  Please be careful not to puncture seat.

Go to back of tow vehicle and make sure brake lights are functioning properly.  If not, test plug to see if all terminals are working. IF power is working properly through plug (you can see if trailer lights are all functioning properly) then turn ON / OFF switch on side of EZ Brakes box ON.  Button should be pushed in at top.  Down position is OFF .

Open lid on top of EZ Brakes box and place finger on gain wheel and turn back lightly until wheel stops.  Light is usually green at this point. (remember, brake lights must be on and vehicle running).  Turn wheel toward bottom of box until LED light turns red.  At this point brakes are being activated and usually about another ¼ turn (¼”) is sufficient but may vary depending on weight of trailer and load being towed.  Adjustment can be made accordingly so trailer brakes do not lock up when towing.  Close lid on box and test brakes by moving vehicle on non slick surface (usually pavement) and applying brakes.  If brakes lock up or skid, then adjustment needs to be made by turning gain wheel away from bottom of box until this does not occur.

WARNINGS / Tips and Proper use of EZ Brakes :

Trailer brakes are designed to ASSIST the tow vehicle towing a trailer, NOT to stop the tow vehicle.  Improper use will result in excessive abnormal wear and tear on trailer brakes and possibly heating drums, brakes and bearings to a dangerous temperature causing unnecessary damage to trailer or cargo being hauled.  Over adjustment can generate heat causing melting of bearing grease resulting in damage to bearings and spindles.