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Brake Safe® is a visual brake stroke indicator that shows brake stroke status without the need to crawl under the equipment.
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Brake Safe® eliminates the number one fleet brake problem: OUT-OF-ADJUSTMENT BRAKES
Brake defects accounted for 68% of out-of-service violations.
Brake adjustment defects were the leading cause of brake related out-of -service violations (54% of all brake defects).
Vehicles equipped with automatic slack adjusters accounted for 67% of brake adjustment defects resulting in out-of-service violations.
BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
54%
BRAKES OTHER
46%
OUT OF SERVICE VIOLATIONS BRAKE DEFECTS
BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
BRAKES OTHER
OPERATION AIR BRAKE - MAY 7, 2008 - CANADA & USA
TOTAL BRAKE
DEFECTS68%
ALL OTHER DEFECTS
32%
OUT OF SERVICE VIOLATIONS MAJOR DEFECTS
TOTAL BRAKE DEFECTS
ALL OTHER DEFECTS
OPERATION AIR BRAKE - MAY 7, 2008 - CANADA & USA
Brake Safe® BenefitsReduced Maintenance Costs
Fewer unnecessary brake adjustments
Pre-empt costly repairs by identifying existing and potential brake repairs
Assists balanced braking reducing uneven brake and tire wear.
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Brake Safe® BenefitsImproved Fleet Productivity
Less driver time on brake pre-trip inspectionLess downtime from out- of- service infractionsReduced PM time spent on foundation brake systemEquipment is on the road quicker with less downtime in shop
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Brake Safe® Benefits
Improved Fleet SafetyEnsure maximum braking capability in normal or emergency situationsEliminate roadside infractions and resulting finesNo loss of brake related demerit pointsIncrease operator confidence in safety and reliability of fleet equipmentDemonstrate safety commitment to regulatory and inspection agencies
Brake Safe® Features
Brake stroke status shown at eachwheel-end position
Easy to see pre-measuredindicator units ensureadjustment accuracy
Clevis pin has tooled pointerfor permanent visibility
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Indicator Unit Clevis Pin
Brake Safe® Features
Brackets & Indicator units are
strengthHigh quality steel fabrication with corrosion resistant zinc plating for extended operational life
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Steel Fabrication Zinc Plating
Brake Safe® Features
Highly visible Brake Safe® identification sticker.
Installs in minutes with regular shop tools.
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Brake Safe® Features
Pre-measured indicator units are set to DOT
Replacement clevis pin and clamp pin have tooled point for permanent visibility and accuracy
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How Does Brake Safe®
Work?
The Brake Safe® tooled clevis pin with the redpointer cover is inserted intointo the slack adjusteryoke replacing theexisting clevis pin.
Tooled clevis pin
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How Does Brake Safe®
Work?The Pre-measured reference unit with the yellow pin covers is attached to the steel, zinc plated mounting bracket.
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Mounting bracket
Pre-measured reference unit
How Does Brake Safe®
Work?The steel bracket with the pre-measured reference unit is mounted on the brake chamber using the existing mounting stud.
Brake chamber mounting stud
Bracket with reference unit
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Bracket slot
1st pin of pre-measured reference unitClevis pin pointer
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How Does Brake Safe®
Work?Brakes are applied with 90-100 psi and the push rod moves the clevis pin from the 1st pin of the pre-measured indicator unit towards 2nd pin.
Brakes are in-adjustment as long as the clevis pin pointer does not pass the indicator
2nd pin.
Brakes are out-of adjustment when the clevis pin pointer
2nd
pin.
1st pin2nd pin
1st pin2nd pin
Power Unit
Power Unit
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Brake Safe® will save your fleet time and money!
Reduced Maintenance CostsNo unnecessary brake adjustmentsPre-empt costly repairsBalanced braking
Improved ProductivityMechanicsDriversEquipment
!34+/9#")@7##%)A,'#%BEliminate roadside detentionAvoid costly inspection fines
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Brake Safe® Product Line
Truck (Power Unit) Kits:
Brake Safe Clevis Chamber Ref.Unit TypicalPart No. Pin Size Types Stroke Applications
PU242 16,20,24 Most steering axlesPU250LS 24LS,30LS sq.port Long-stroke, square port chambers, drive & steerPU250LSCP 24LS,30LS sq.port Clamp-on pointer for long push rodsPU302 30,16L,20L,24L Most drive axles & long stroke steering axlesPU302CP 30 extended pushrod Clamp-on pointer for long push rods
Trailer Kits:
Brake Safe Clevis Chamber Ref.Unit TypicalPart No. Pin Size Types Stroke Applications
TL250LS 30LS sq.port Long-stroke, square port chambersTL250LSCP 30LS sq. port Vantraxx & Intraax suspensions, clamp-on pointerTL302 30 Regular 30-30 brake chambersTL302CP 30 Vantraxx & Intraax suspensions, clamp-on pointer
Note: Kits with 5/8 inch clevis pins are available
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Equip your fleet with Brake Safe® today!
For more information on Brake Safe®:
Spectra Products Inc.Toronto, Ontario, Canada
www.spectraproducts.ca www.brakesafe.ca1-888-381-2355 416-252-2355
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