Technical Support
MGM Brakes has an extensive collection of technical support literature at your fingertips. Service manuals, users guides and technical bulletins ranging from how to do field service work to addressing safety issues are available for immediate use. All of our technical literature is available for download (pdf version) through Service and Support and our Marketing Center.
E•STROKE® Brake Monitoring System Overview
Form #: EB 06-004
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This is an introduction to the Gen 2 e•STROKE® Brake Monitoring System.
E•STROKE® GEN3 Post Install Functionality Test
Form #: EB 08-008
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The following procedure is intended to test the e•STROKE® system functionality after installation. Following these steps will verify that the system is installed correctly and the vehicles foundation brakes are operating within the recommended limits. The e•STROKE® Gen 3 System will monitor the brake status and display faults through dash mounted warning light(s) or displays.
E•STROKE® Gen1 & 2 Tractor & Trailer Drivers Guide
Form #: EB 08-010
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This is an e•STROKE® Gen 1 & 2 tractor and trailer driver’s guide.
E•STROKE® GEN1 & 2 Blink Code Definitions
Form #: EB 08-014
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This is a chart of blink code definitions.
E•STROKE® GEN2 Tractor Truck Bus System Schematic
Form #: EB 08-022
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This is a three axle wiring schematic for gen 2, tractor/truck/bus.
E•STROKE® SAE Fault Codes
Form #: EB 08-025
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This is a SAE J1939 brake stroke alert published fault codes.
E-Stroke® System Installation Inspection Checklist
Form #: EB 09-004
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e•STROKE® Inspection Checklist.
MGM Drawing
Form #: 9230100
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This is a schematic for e•STROKE® Gen 3, 1-4 axle vehicle.
E•STROKE® CCM Service Kit Instructions for Gen1-Gen2- Tractor/Truck/Bus Applications
Form #: EB 10-002
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This procedure provides instruction for replacing Gen 1 and Gen 2 CCM’s with various Gen 3 CCM Service Kits.
E•STROKE® Diagnostic Program User Guide
Form #: EB 11-001
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Detailed instructions on how to download and install our diagnostic program.
E•STROKE® Disc Actuator and Harness Install Guide
Form #: EB 13-001
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e•STROKE® Disc Actuator & Harness Installation Guide.
E•STROKE® Users Guide for Disc and Drum Brakes
Form #: EB 13-002
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e•STROKE® Users Guide for Disc and Drum Brakes.
E•STROKE® Disc Truck/Bus Trouble-Shooting Guide
Form #: EB 13-003
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e•STROKE® Disc Truck/Bus Trouble-Shooting Guide.
E•STROKE® CCM Disc System Install Guide
Form #: EB 13-004
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This is an installation guide for the CCM on the Gen 3 disc system. The e•STROKE® Gen 3 Disc System is designed to continuously monitor Disc (or a combination of drum and disc) vehicle air brake systems both while in operation and during stationary brake inspections. The e•STROKE® Gen 3 system also includes various diagnostic capabilities as described in this guide.
Air Disc Brake and Caliper Troubleshooting With
E•STROKE®
Form #: EB 14-003
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A troubleshooting guide for air disc brake and caliper with e•STROKE®.
E•STROKE® GEN3 Blink Code Operation Guide
Form #: EB 08-011
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This explains the e•STROKE® Gen 3 system warning light operation and diagnostic blink codes.
E-DT Diagnostic Tool Users Guide
Form #: EB 08-013
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The e•STROKE® e-DT is a hand held diagnostic tool is designed to work with MGM Brakes e•STROKE® Systems. The e•STROKE® Brake Monitoring System continuously monitors the brake status of the vehicle. As brake faults occur, the e•STROKE® System sends SAE J1708/J1939 fault codes over the vehicles J1708 or Controller Area Network (CAN) where applicable
E•STROKE® GEN1 Trailer System Schematic
Form #: EB 08-023
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This is a three axle wiring schematic for a trailer.
E•STROKE® Parts List
Form #: EB 08-024
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This is a detailed e•STROKE® parts list.
E•STROKE® Diagnostic Program Users Guide - P/N 8091202
Form #: EB 11-001
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e•STROKE® Diagnostic Program Users Guide.
Type 12 Diaphragms - S-Cam & Wedge Installations
Form #: EB 04-001
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MGM Brakes offers two different Type 12 Diaphragms for aftermarket replacement, P/N 8017112 and P/N 8017312. While these diaphragms are similar in diameter, composition, etc., they are distinctly different in height, and mixing them may result in reduction of the chamber’s stroke.
Replacing Piggyback Chambers - 2.5 inch stroke vs. 3.0 inch stroke
Form #: EB 04-005
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When servicing a truck/trailer/bus equipped with either standard stroke or long stroke chambers, it is crucial that replacement of the piggyback chambers be like-for-like. For example: A 2.5-inch stroke piggyback chamber must be replaced with a 2.5-inch stroke piggyback chamber.
INDUSTRY SAFETY REMINDER - DOUBLE CLAMP BANDED SPRING BRAKES
Form #: EB 06-003
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MGM Brakes believes the industry needs to be reminded of the dangers associated with servicing double clamp banded spring brakes.
RAPPEL À L'INDUSTRIE AU SUJET DE LA SÉCURITÉ. Freins à ressort à double collier d'attache
Form #: EB 06-003FC
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MGM Brakes believes the industry needs to be reminded of the dangers associated with servicing double clamp banded spring brakes. French Canadian version.
RECORDATORIO DE SEGURIDAD PARA LA INDUSTRIA. Frenos de Resorte con Doble Abrazadera de Banda
Form #: EB 06-003SP
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MGM Brakes believes the industry needs to be reminded of the dangers associated with servicing double clamp banded spring brakes. Spanish version.
J-Series Brake Head Movement - In the Roll Area
Form #: EB 06-005
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The roll process for the J-series Spring Brake design displaces a circumferential strip of head material into the securing groove in the flange case by a cold forming operation. The inward radial deformation of the head material, which occurs during the roll process, imparts residual stresses into the head material comparable to similar cold forming operations.
MJS Service Diaphragm Replacement
Form #: EB 07-003
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This bulletin is to notify customers of the availability of “reinforced” diaphragms for use in MJS Model Chambers with spring brake parking force-output (pounds-force) in excess of 2300 lbs. at 1¼-inches of stroke: i.e. MJSxx28 and xx30.
Hydraulic Driveline Brake Service Kit Installation
Form #: EB 09-001
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The following installation instructions shall be used when installing the hydraulic cartridge service kit.
Service Recommendation for Submerged S-CAM Drum and Disc Brake Actuators
Form #: EB 19-005 Rev.2
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This bulletin provides a recommendation for inspection and service of MGM Brake’s brake actuator products which may have been exposed to flood water conditions or submersion in water. Most MGM brake actuators are not designed for use while submerged in water. Care must be taken to ensure brake actuators which may have been exposed to water submersion are safe for use prior to operating the vehicle. MGM Brakes offers a specific vented configuration for select brake actuator models which allows for operation during water fording situations. This is a specific configuration which must be requested and is not commonly used with on road applications.
LTS (new design) & LTR (Prior Design) Interchangeablity
Form #: EB 20-002
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The LTS model is an enhanced version of the LTR which is a double diaphragm parking actuator that features a significant reduction in overall height, patented “Corrosion Fighter Technology” and a compact dual thread integrated release bolt. The LTS actuator includes equivalent function and performance as the LTR model but in a more compact size and with increased durability.
This bulletin provides a comparison of the LTS and LTR models. It is important to understand the similarities when conducting service part selection, inspections and installation.
R7A and R8H Remote Actuator Disposal Instruction
Form #: EB 23-001
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This bulletin provides instruction for proper disposal of MGM Brakes R7A and R8H remote actuators.
MGM Brakes S-CAM Drum & Disc Actuator Service Manual
Form #: EB 24-001
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This manual provides instructions for proper inspection and service of MGM Brakes S-Cam Drum and Disc actuators. The following sections provide a guide for brake actuator inspection, service, and disposal.