Help with fit brake for my van

[wanchan]

My van chassis is quite old which has no brake. I couldnt get it registered since the tare is 900kg.

I was quoted by two local repair. They quoted $1600-1900 to fit the hydraulic or electric brake.

The coupling is quite old not fitting standing 4 holes 184mm X 54mm. My van is 4 holes 135mm x54mm.

Is there anyone could recommended nice guy to install the brake in Victoria? Or other better way below $1000.

Here are the photo:
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Much appreciated if any reply. Thanks

[Mustang]

Hi Wanchan,
Welcome to the forum.

When your van was made the brakes would have been very advanced.
Now, well we live in a faster world, when it comes to safety I don't think you can put a price on it.

Your quote is including a fair percentage for labour, you may be out of your comfort zone to do it yourself, but that is what most members do here.
I would only fit electric brakes for peace of mind.

There are utube videos, help here. A trailer brake shop will supply you with all you need, maybe even some advice, google your area.
You should be able to purchase most parts for about $600.
Cheers

[Roehm3108]

Welcome to the forum OP. My understanding is that in any state, trailers over 750 kg tare weight need to be braked. Perhaps you need to check that out. Regardless, "safety first" is a good motto.

[gregh]

Is electric or hydraulic brakes actually required? Surely it can be done with override brakes - it is only 900kg..

[Roehm3108]

Hydraulic brakes are an over-ride system.

[wanchan]

Apr 11, 2019 5:11:19 GMT 10 Mustang said:

Hi Wanchan,
Welcome to the forum.

When our van was made the brakes would have been very advanced.
Now, well we live in a faster world, when it comes to safety I don't think you can put a price on it.

Your quote is including a fair percentage for labour, you may be out of your comfort zone to do it yourself, but that is what most members do here.
I would only fit electric brakes for peace of mind.

There are utube videos, help here. A trailer brake shop will supply you with all you need, maybe even some advice, google your area.
You should be able to purchase most parts for about $600.
Cheers

Hi mustang,

Thanks for the recommendation.
I think I could do it if the 4 holes dimensions are standard on my van.
I may get someone weld the coupling plate on my van for me before installing the brake system.

[Mustang]

Correction: Original post should have read YOUR van not our van.

[gregh]

Apr 11, 2019 18:25:34 GMT 10 Roehm3108 said:

Hydraulic brakes are an over-ride system.

Yes I understand that hydraulic brakes are an over-ride system, but so is a cable over-ride system - and much cheaper. Cable over-ride brakes are the default braking system on most trailers/vans under 2 ton.

I personally prefer electric brakes.


Greg