Exchange – MAHLE RTI BFX-1 User Manual
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IMPORTANT:
Test drive vehicle after service to verify proper
brake system performance.
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Exchange
BEFORE SERVICE: Verify that the Brake System does not have any malfunctions. If the
system is found to be malfunctioning verify that the malfunction will not
interfere with the exchange process. Perform all necessary repairs prior
to exchanging.
1.
Verify that the vehicle engine is off.
2.
Verify new and used fluid tank levels. Add new fluid or empty used as required.
3.
Verify that all Switches and Attention Lights on the BFX control panel are OFF.
4.
Connect red (positive) clamp on power cable to red (positive) terminal on vehicle battery.
Connect the black (negative) clamp to a good ground. A good ground can be located by
following the negative cable from the battery to where it is connected to the chassis.
Warning: Handle battery connection cable with extreme caution. Batteries generate
explosive gases during normal operation. Working in the vicinity of a lead-
acid or other automotive battery is dangerous. Wear eye protection. Never
smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of the battery. Do not connect
the black power clip to the negative post of the battery to avoid a spark.
5.
Remove master cylinder cover and inspect the master cylinder for damage. Repair any
damage found before continuing.
6.
Turn on EMPTY MASTER CYLINDER switch and use the Vacuum Hose to remove all of
the fluid from the master cylinder.
7.
Turn off EMPTY MASTER CYLINDER switch when master cylinder is empty and return
Vacuum Hose to Parking Stud.
Note: Failure to park Vacuum Hose on Parking Stud will result in minimum to no
vacuum at bleeder hoses.
8.
Connect Fill Gun to Fill Hose. Turn on FILL MASTER CYLINDER switch and squeeze
trigger on Fill Gun to dispense fluid until master cylinder level is at the fill/max mark. Turn
off FILL MASTER CYLINDER and disconnect Fill Gun from the Fill Hose.
Note: To avoid fluid discharge from Fill Gun do not squeeze trigger after disconnecting
from Fill Hose.
9.
Connect Master Cylinder Adapter.