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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION to the BrakeMate ........................................

SAFETY INFORMATION .......................................................... 3

SYSTEM FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS .............................

MACHINE OVERVIEW ............................................................

OPERATING PROCEDURES ..................................................

MASTER CYLINDER ADAPTERS ...........................................

REPLACEMENT PARTS ......................................................... 16

MAINTENANCE ....................................................................... 18

CUSTOMER SERVICE CONTACT INFO .............

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WARRANTY INFORMATION

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Summary of Contents for BrakeMate

Page 1: ...the BrakeMate 2 SAFETY INFORMATION 3 SYSTEM FEATURES SPECIFICATIONS 9 MACHINE OVERVIEW 10 OPERATING PROCEDURES 13 MASTER CYLINDER ADAPTERS 15 REPLACEMENT PARTS 16 MAINTENANCE 18 CUSTOMER SERVICE CONTA...

Page 2: ...iminated the need for a second technician when performing a brake bleeding service The BrakeMate provides the shop with the ability to flush and pressure test a brake system faster and easier than eve...

Page 3: ...rd with a three part message and in some instances an icon Signal Words The signal word indicates the level of the hazard in a situation Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoide...

Page 4: ...ion of the potential hazard and how to avoid the hazard Risk of Fire Read Instructions Before Use Risk of Explosion Mandatory Eye Protection Risk of Entanglement Mandatory Protective Gloves Dangerous...

Page 5: ...other flying particles Wear safety goggles and protective clothing user and bystander Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses they are NOT safety glasses Do not position head directly o...

Page 6: ...an exchange Unless instructed otherwise set parking brake and put gear selector in park Do not leave a running vehicle unattended If vehicle has an automatic parking brake release disconnect release m...

Page 7: ...ns Wear gloves when handling hot engine components Do not touch hot exhaust systems manifolds engines radiators etc Hot engine parts may cause injury Battery acid is a highly corrosive sulfuric acid W...

Page 8: ...anyone other than qualified personnel may result in injury Misdiagnosis may lead to incorrect or improper repair and or adjustment Do not rely on erratic questionable or obviously erroneous test infor...

Page 9: ...ste Fluid Tank Weight 70 lbs TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Power 12 Volt DC from vehicle battery Operating Temperature 60 to 110 F 15 to 43 C FEATURES Durable roto cast polyethylene body and tanks prevent...

Page 10: ...MACHINE OVERVIEW 10...

Page 11: ...rt exchange SELECT Selects wheel sequence for exchange ADD FLUID DRAIN NEW TANK Pumps new fluid out of service hose REMOVE FLUID 1 Press Pulls fluid through ABS line Press and Hold Pulls fluid through...

Page 12: ...D Lights Light Indication ABS ABS mode is turned on WASTE TANK FULL The waste fluid tank needs to be drained NEW TANK EMPTY There is no more new fluid in the machine RUNNING The brake flush is in prog...

Page 13: ...Leave a small amount of fluid in the bottom of the reservoir to make sure no air is introduced into the system 3 Press the STOP button when finished removing fluid CONNECT TO THE MASTER CYLINDER 1 Fi...

Page 14: ...D FLUID button 2 Slowly open ball valve until fluid reaches the correct level 3 Replace the master cylinder cover REMOVE FLUID 1 Remove ABS line from holder and attach suction hose 2 Remove the master...

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Page 17: ...alve 941512 Yellow Tygon Line 941513 Quick Disconnect Fitting for Tygon Lines 941500 Large Bleeder Nipple Adapter 941501 Small Bleeder Nipple Adapter 941509 Internal Hose Kit 941540 Yellow Service Hos...

Page 18: ...18 To order replacement parts for the BrakeMate call 1 800 525 5438...

Page 19: ...debris out of new fluid Avoid spilling fluid on the control panel Periodically wipe down exterior using a soft damp cloth CUSTOMER SERVICE CONTACT INFORMATION If you are experiencing problems with th...

Page 20: ...ts labor and related expenses shall apply to any damage to malfunctioning inoperability or improper operation of the Equipment caused by resulting from or attributable to A abuse misuse or tampering B...

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