Author: Chris Johanson

This manual steps students through all of the NATEF tasks in the A5 Brakes area, which include inspecting, testing, and diagnosing brake systems; removing and replacing self-contained components; and removing, overhauling, and reinstalling major components. Pages can be printed on demand for assignment, or students can complete their assignments online using embedded form fields and then print or e-mail the responses for grading.

Table of Contents

Abbreviated Contents

Auto Brakes, 5th Edition, Shop Manual

• Front Matter
• Project 1 Preparing to Service a Vehicle
• • Job 1—Perform Safety and Environmental Inspections
  • Job 2—Identify and Interpret Vehicle Numbers
  • Job 3—Find and Use Service Information
  • Job 4—Use a Scan Tool to Retrieve Diagnostic Trouble Codes
• Project 2 Performing Brake System Diagnosis
• • Job 5—Inspect a Brake System
  • Job 6—Diagnose Brake Hydraulic System Problems
  • Job 7—Diagnose a Power Assist System
  • Job 8—Diagnose Brake Light and Instrument Panel Brake Warning Light Problems
• Project 3 Performing General Brake System Service
• • Job 9—Inspect and Replace Wheel Studs
  • Job 10—Service Wheel Bearings
  • Job 11—Service a Parking Brake
• Project 4 Servicing a Brake Hydraulic System
• • Job 12—Replace Brake Lines, Hoses, and Valves
  • Job 13—Remove and Reinstall a Master Cylinder
  • Job 14—Overhaul a Master Cylinder
  • Job 15—Service a Power Assist System
  • Job 16—Bleed a Brake System
• Project 5 Servicing Drum Brakes
• • Job 17—Service Drum Brakes
  • Job 18—Overhaul a Wheel Cylinder
  • Job 19—Machine a Brake Drum
• Project 6 Servicing Disc Brakes
• • Job 20—Service Disc Brakes
  • Job 21—Overhaul a Disc Brake Caliper
  • Job 22—Machine a Brake Rotor
• Project 7 Servicing Anti-Lock Braking and Traction Control Systems
• • Job 23—Identify and Inspect ABS and TCS Components
  • Job 24—Diagnose ABS/TCS Problems
  • Job 25—Remove and Install ABS/TCS Hydraulic and Electrical/Electronic Control Components
  • Job 26—Bleed an ABS System
  • Job 27—Adjust Speed Sensor Clearance
  • Job 28—Describe Regenerative Braking System Operation