BrakeBuddy Vantage User Manual (English)

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INSTALLATION MANUAL

311-0288-053 Rev. A 11/05

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FIG. 1

Move seat back.

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Congratulations on the purchase of your new BrakeBuddy! The

BrakeBuddy was designed and built as an auxiliary braking

system to operate in conjunction with the existing braking

system in your towed vehicle.

Use of the BrakeBuddy in a manner inconsistent with these

instructions may result in damage to your vehicle, serious injury

or death. You must read and understand these instructions

prior to the use of this product.

If you have any questions after reading these instructions, please

call BrakeBuddy customer service at 1-800-470-2287.

1. Remove the BrakeBuddy and components from the shipping

carton. The complete system consists of:

Main BrakeBuddy Unit

Breakaway System

Clevis Assembly

Remote Alert System

2. Install the breakaway system by following the step-by-step

instructions included with the breakaway kit.

3. Attach the lock nut and clevis assembly to the air cylinder (Fig.1).

4. Adjust the driver’s seat to the far back position (Fig. 2). Place the

BrakeBuddy on the floorboard between the seat and the brake

pedal. Slide the BrakeBuddy back against the seat for maximum

working room.

5. With the notched end of the clevis facing up, attach the clevis to

the top of the towed vehicle’s brake pedal (Fig. 3). Angle the

brake pedal clevis so the upper portion of the clevis grabs the top

of the towed vehicle’s brake pedal. Pull down on the air cylinder

rod (or lower portion of the clevis) to extend the clevis under the

bottom of the towed vehicle’s brake pedal. Pull back on the red

locking tab (A) until secure (tab should not go all the way down).

6. Move the BrakeBuddy forward until the air cylinder rod is fully

retracted (Fig. 4). Make sure the brake pedal is not being

pressed.

7. Adjust the driver’s seat forward until it touches the handle on the

back on the BrakeBuddy (Fig. 5).

8. Adjust the BrakeBuddy handle (Fig. 6). Loosen the adjustment

knob on the back center portion of the BrakeBuddy and adjust the

height of the handle so it contacts the seat at the lowest position

possible without sliding under the seat. (NOTE: the lower on the

seat, the firmer the support).

ighten the adjustment knob to

secure handle.

FIG. 3

Move BrakeBuddy forward.

Move seat forward.

FIG. 4 FIG. 5

FIG. 6

Adjust handle

up or down to fit

seat at lowest

point.

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BrakeBuddy Vantage Specifications

General

Vehicle Compatibility	Most towed vehicles
Weight	10 lbs
Power Source	12V DC
Installation	Portable, no permanent installation required
Activation	Automatically activates with towing vehicle's brakes
Braking Force	Proportional to tow vehicle braking
Safety Features	Breakaway system, automatic shut-off
Breakaway System	Included