Serial Number BRK4000 Push Cylinder BrakeSafe™ Installation Instructions BRK4000 Push Cylinder BrakeSafe™ 405-0312 Rev A Page 1 of 6 9/27/13
BRK4000 Push Cylinder BrakeSafe™ Installation Instructions BrakeSafeTM is a proportional braking system that can be used on coaches with Total Air or Air Over Hydraulic braking systems. With a BrakeSafeTM you will use your coach’s air brakes by tapping into the brake relay air source. Locating Air Source On Coach 1. For coaches with total air brake systems, the brake relay is located ahead of the rear axle. This relay has four to five ports, some of which will be used.
BRK4000 Push Cylinder BrakeSafe™ Installation Instructions 3/8” Tubing Installation On Coach 3. Push the supplied 3/8” DOT tubing into the tee fitting or the pipe to tube fitting making sure it is bottomed into the port. Route and secure the 3/8” DOT tubing making sure to route away from hot parts. Once you get to the rear of the coach with the tubing, secure the Coach Mounting Bracket with 1/4”-20 x 1-1/4” bolts and 1/4”-20 lock nuts in a convenient location on the bumper.
BRK4000 Push Cylinder BrakeSafe™ Installation Instructions Push-Cylinder Installation 5. Install the brake pedal brackets 3/4” above the brake pedal using the 1/4”-20 x 1-3/4” hex bolts and 1/4”-20 lock nuts. Select a suitable location for the Anchor Bracket, preferably as close to the drivers seat as you can go, still being able to reach the brake pedal. The bracket also needs to be in line with the brake pedal.
BRK4000 Push Cylinder BrakeSafe™ Installation Instructions 24 23 18 20 25 20 14 15 10 5 2 1 17 22 20 19 30 26 7 6 29 13 3 33 11 21 16 12 8 27 31 28 4 9 32 Item No. Part No. Description Qty. 1.................................... 61-7125................................. BRK4000 Inner Adjustment.......................................................1 2.................................... 61-7126................................. BRK4000 Outer Adjustment....................................
BRK4000 Push Cylinder BrakeSafe™ Installation Instructions BRAKESAFETM START-UP CHECKLIST 1. CONNECT TOWED VEHICLE TO THE COACH IN THE NORMAL WAY. IF BREAK-AWAY SYSTEM IS USED, CONNECT LANYARD WIRE BETWEEN COACH AND TOWED VEHICLE. 2. CONNECT THE SELF-COILING AIR LINE TO THE COACH AND TOWED VEHICLE. MAKE SURE THE SLEEVE CLICKS FORWARD ON THE QD COUPLER, THIS WILL ENSURE THE PLUG AND COUPLER ARE LOCKED. 3. MAKE SURE ALL HOSES ARE PLUGGED IN, AND BOTTOMED INTO FITTINGS. 4.
