Condition at delivery/preparing for use
In its condition at delivery, the packaging contains the following parts:
1 Brake Service Device, comprising of:
Device with handle, locking piece with reducer, filling hose
1 Owner's Manual
1 adapter no. 20
1 catchment container (optional)
Check the device for transport damage on unpacking. Report any transport damage to the
appropriate freight forwarder without delay.
Device description (Fig.):
Part Part designation Part Part designation
10 Filling hose, complete
11 Safety valve
12 Sealing cap coupling
13
14
16
17
1 Shut-off valve of air filling valve
2 Sealing cap complete with pressure reducer
3 Nozzle for air filling
4 Standby pressure gauge (ÿ50)
5 Spindle (handwheel) for pressure reducer
6 Operating pressure gauge (ÿ40)
7 Shut-off valve for filling hose
8 Filling hose coupling
9 Adapter (Fig: no. 20)
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We expressly reserve the right to make changes for technical reasons, including design
changes.
Practical advice and tips for effective bleeding of a hydraulic brake or clutch system
After the UNIVERSAL Brake Service Device has been connected to the compensating tank
using a connecting cover (adapter), the procedure for bleeding the system or changing the
brake fluid can begin.
þ Perform bleeding as per the vehicle manufacturer's specifications.
þ Open each bleeding valve until clear, bubble-free brake fluid escapes.
þ To make it easier to check the escaping brake fluid (cleanliness) and precisely measure the
used brake fluid, we recommend the use of our catchment container with a graduation.
þ When completely refilling the brake system, it is useful to open all bleeder screws.The
brake fluid pushes the air out. Because the bleeder screws are open, the air takes the
path of least resistance and immediately escapes without counterpressure and without
any risk of mixing. When clear, clean brake fluid starts to escape at the bleeder screw,
manually screw in the bleeder screw wheel by wheel. After completing this work step,
tighten the bleeder screw again.
þ We recommend slowly and fully actuating the brake or clutch pedal a number of times
during the bleeding and brake fluid change procedure; this guarantees that brake fluid flows
into the annular spaces between the primary and secondary sleeves and that any remaining
air bubbles in the cylinder are loosened.
þ In case of brake systems with a fixed caliper, a greater liquid flushing volume is required for
changing the brake fluid in order to ensure that the brake fluid can be appropriately changed
in those parts of the housing cover that do not have a direct flow. Note that several bleeder
valves can exist in fixed calipers. All bleeder valves must be bled in succession.
þ For vehicles with a load-driven braking force regulator, the hydraulic passageway to the
wheel brakes connected to the compensator may be blocked if the axles are relieved
(vehicle is on a 2-pillar lifting platform).To ensure trouble-free bleeding, or trouble-free
replacement of the brake fluid, the axles should be loaded. Observe the data of the
respective vehicle manufacturer.
þ Clutch bleeding hose no. 67 is recommended for bleeding and filling hydraulic clutch
systems. This hose is connected to and locked onto the bleeder valve on the master
cylinder by means of a push-on, lever-action nipple. The used brake fluid is vacuumed out
of the compensating tank prior to this. Following this, the system is bled and filled from the
bottom upward.
Further bleeding adapters are available for all vehicles.
