MAHLE BFX-3 Operation Manual

Brake fluid exchanger

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OPERATION MANUAL
BFX-3
Brake Fluid Exchanger
IMPORTANT
Test drive vehicle after service to verify proper
brake system performance.
MAHLE Aftermarket Inc. Service Solutions
10 Innovation Drive
York, Pennsylvania 17402 USA
Phone: 800-468-2321
Web-site: www.servicesolutions.mahle.com
035-82155-00 (Rev A)

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  • Page 1 OPERATION MANUAL BFX-3 Brake Fluid Exchanger IMPORTANT Test drive vehicle after service to verify proper brake system performance. MAHLE Aftermarket Inc. Service Solutions 10 Innovation Drive York, Pennsylvania 17402 USA Phone: 800-468-2321 Web-site: www.servicesolutions.mahle.com 035-82155-00 (Rev A)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    • Always wear proper eye and skin protection when operating and maintaining this equipment. • Only disassemble or reassemble unit parts when directed by an MAHLE representative. • Clean any spills that may occur immediately. Brake fluid is corrosive and is a high slip hazard.
  • Page 3: Components

    Components Vacuum Fill Parking Stud New Fluid 4 Bleeder Hoses Adapter Storage...
  • Page 4: System Priming

    System Priming (First Time Use Only) Note: System Priming is only necessary before the first time use of the BFX-2. 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.
  • Page 5: Exchange Brake Fluid

    This will display. R E M A I N I N G = # # F I L L I N G Place nozzle of fill gun into the Used Fluid tank and squeeze trigger. Remaining ounces will be displayed and when zero will stop the process.
  • Page 6 This will display. N E W T A N K = # # E M P T Y I N G Use Vacuum Hose to remove all fluid from the master cylinder. Press EMPTY MASTER CYLINDER to end the process. IMPORTANT: Place end of Vacuum Hose on Parking Stud before proceeding to next step.
  • Page 7 This will display. N E W T A N K = # # E M P T Y I N G Select correct Master Cylinder Adapter and install on the Master Cylinder. Connect Fill Hose to Master Cylinder Adapter. Press Fill Master Cylinder and check that adapter is sealed and there are no leaks.
  • Page 8: Techalert Demo

    5 seconds later, this will display. P R E S S > F L U S H < W H E N F I N I S H E D When all bleeders have been closed press FLUSH. This will display. D R A I N F L U I D Y / N...
  • Page 9: Displays Indicating Action Required

    Displays Indicating Action Required This will display if the tank which holds used U S E D T A N K F U L L fluid fills to capacity. M U S T E M P T I E D Refer to instructions for emptying the Used Fluid Tank in the next section.
  • Page 10: Parts Identification

    Parts Identification Part Number Description 024-80120-00 Keypad Overlay 024-80188-00 Circuit Board 325-80112-00 Pressure Gauge Assembly 325-80002-00 Wand Assembly 025-80361-00 Manifold 4 Valve 12VDC 1/4FPT 325-80116-00 Pressure Switch 27-30PSI SPST 325-80115-00 Supply Pump (with Terminals) 325-80034-00 Vacuum Pump (with Terminals) 325-80044-00 Solenoid S5 Assembly 026-80389-00 Sight Glass FPT (Nylon)
  • Page 11: Flow Diagram & Electrical Schematic

    Flow Diagrams & Electrical Schematic...
  • Page 12 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Emissions EN 61000-6-4: 2001 Electromagnetic Immunity EN 61000-6-2: 1999 The BFX-3 is certified to the EMC Directive like the ATX-2 tested by: TÜV America Inc. 1775 Old Highway 8 NW Ste. #104 New Brighton, MN 55112 Phone: 651-638-0262 Eric I.
  • Page 13: Notes

    Notes...

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