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Roadmaster BrakeMaster 9100 User Manual

Roadmaster BrakeMaster 9100
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Roadmaster BrakeMaster 9100 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandRoadmaster
ModelBrakeMaster 9100
CategoryAutomobile Accessories
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Welcome to the ROADMASTER family!

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Safety Definitions

WARNING

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in property damage, serious personal injury or even death.

CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage or minor or moderate personal injury.

NOTE

Refers to important information and is placed in italic type.

Components

The motorhome monitor light

Illuminates when the BrakeMaster applies the towed vehicle's brakes.

The air compressor

Supplies compressed air to the proportioning valve (model 9060 only).

The proportioning valve

Measures hydraulic pressure and delivers proportional air to the air cylinder (model 9060 only).

Quick connects

Allow easy connection and disconnection of compressed air.

The air cylinder

Uses air pressure to depress the towed vehicle's brake pedal.

The BrakeAway™ system

Brings the towed vehicle to a controlled stop in case of breakaway.

Operation

CAUTION: Brake Pressure Reducer

Brake Pressure Reducer is required for vehicles with active or no power braking systems.

Prepare the vehicles for towing

Steps to prepare the towed vehicle and motorhome for towing.

Attach the pedal clamp and air cylinder

Instructions for attaching the air cylinder and pedal clamp.

Attach the pedal clamp and air cylinder

Detailed steps for securing the pedal clamp and connecting the air cylinder.

CAUTION: Air cylinder connection

Ensures air cylinder is pulled back to prevent constant brake application.

Connect the air line, patch cord and break away system

Instructions for connecting air lines, patch cord, and break away system.

WARNING: Break away system connection

Ensures proper connection and length of the break away cable.

Disconnecting the air cylinder

Steps for removing the air cylinder after towing.

WARNING: Disconnecting air cylinder

Emphasizes removing the air cylinder before driving the towed vehicle.

Test the system

CAUTION: Releasing stored vacuum

Importance of releasing vacuum in the power brake system before towing.

CAUTION: Connecting tow bar

Connect tow bar before shifting transmission to prevent vehicle rolling.

CAUTION: Monitor LED function

Ensures the motorhome monitor LED functions correctly.

WARNING: Break away air reservoir charge

Break away air reservoir must be charged for system functionality.

WARNING: Brake lights and turn signals

Confirms towed vehicle lights operate with motorhome signals.

WARNING: Brake lights and turn signals

Legal requirement and consequence of non-functioning towed vehicle lights.

Using the quick couplers

CAUTION: Coupler connection

Correct method for connecting and disconnecting quick couplers.

The motorhome monitor LED

WARNING: Monitor LED illuminated

Immediate action required if monitor light is on when brakes are not applied.

Warranty disclaimer

Owner's responsibility to ensure monitor LED functionality.

If the engine must be started periodically...

CAUTION: Engine starting

Release vacuum in power brake system before resuming towing after engine start.

Maintenance

CAUTION: Air tank/reservoir draining

Periodically drain air tank and reservoir to remove condensed water vapor.

CAUTION: Drain valve handle

Proper use of the air tank drain valve handle.

Storing your BrakeMaster

CAUTION: Freezing temperatures

Drain air tank and reservoir if stored in freezing temperatures.

Troubleshooting – BrakeMaster 9100 and 9160

Symptom: Monitor LED not illuminating

Diagnosing why the motorhome monitor LED does not illuminate.

Symptom: Nothing happens after installation

Troubleshooting issues where the system does not activate.

Symptom: Air cylinder will not retract

Diagnosing why the air cylinder fails to retract.

Symptom: Brakes abruptly, flat-spotting tires

Addressing abrupt braking, tire flat-spotting, or unusual brake odors.

Troubleshooting – BrakeMaster 9060

Symptom: Monitor LED not illuminating

Diagnosing why the motorhome monitor LED does not illuminate.

Symptom: Nothing happens after installation

Troubleshooting issues where the system does not activate.

Symptom: Compressor runs constantly

Diagnosing continuous compressor operation.

Symptom: Slow activation

Addressing delayed activation of the BrakeMaster air cylinder.

Symptom: Air cylinder will not retract

Diagnosing why the air cylinder fails to retract.

Symptom: Brakes abruptly, flat-spotting tires

Addressing abrupt braking, tire flat-spotting, or unusual brake odors.

Parts

Air cylinder assembly

List of components for the air cylinder assembly.

Weather cap

Weather cap for protecting couplers.

Fuse tap

Fuse tap component.

Patch cord assembly

List of components for the patch cord assembly.

Motorhome monitor

Components related to the motorhome monitor system.

for specific BrakeMaster systems

Parts specific to certain BrakeMaster system models.

BrakeAway™

Components included with the BrakeAway™ system.

Air line tees

Air line tee components for specific models.

Proportioning valve assembly

Components of the proportioning valve assembly.

Compressor and air tank assembly

Components of the compressor and air tank assembly.

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