Brakes

Course Objectives:

• Demonstrate proper shop safety practices while using brake tools and equipment.
• Use and identify tools and equipment used to repair brake systems.
• Identify and explore operation, construction, and nomenclature of braking system components including hydraulic, air, and mechanical control devices.
• Use safety procedures while servicing caged spring brake systems.
• Diagnose and repair ABS and traction control systems on tractors and trailers.
• Diagnose, service, and repair air brake systems.
• Test and service air supply and storage circuits.
• Perform air brake leak down test.
• Inspect, test, and repair air brake lines and hoses.
• Replace drive axle bearings, hubs, axle shafts, seals, and wheel studs.