Description
As vehicles evolve, so do their braking systems. In this course, instructor Tom Rayk covers the latest brake advancements, including electronic braking along with hybrid and electric vehicle brake service information. Several case studies are covered, including a customer complaint of a Chevy Volt steering issue during regenerative braking. Additional topics include various brake bleeding methods, stability control, ABS, brake related ADAS components and a section on Mustang Mach E brake service information and more. Technicians will definitely be better prepared to work on modern braking systems after watching Brake Technology.
Topics Covered:
- Development of brake systems past to present
- Types of brake pad materials
- Proper use of tools and techniques for modern and legacy brake system service
- Hybrid brake system components
- Brake service issues with hybrid vehicles
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participant will be able to:
- Discuss the implications of copper free brake pads
- Proper brake pad installation and the use of caliper dampening kit
- Discuss how lubrication dampens harmonics
- Identify friction materials and their role in causing brake noise
- Troubleshoot brake pulsation and maintenance procedures
- Apply the role of torque to effectively service brake systems
- Review various types of brake system integrations
- Provide an overview of hybrid brake operation and apply it to effective system diagnosis
- Identify hybrid brake simulators and know challenges for servicing
- Effectively use brake service mode
- Identify and troubleshoot hybrid parking brake systems and components
- Identify and troubleshoot electric brake booster
- Discuss the role of the lateral acceleration sensor
Run Time = 1 hour 29 minutes
Credit Hours = 2
