Chapter 1:
Introduction to Brake Systems . . . . . . 9
Purpose of the Brake System 10
Brakes for Holding and Stopping / Brake
System Power
Evolution of the Brake System 10
The First Brakes / Automobile Brakes Evolve
Modern Automotive Brake Parts 12
Pedal and Master Cylinder Assembly / Power
Booster / Lines and Hoses / Hydraulic Valves /
Wheel Hydraulic Units / Wheel Friction Units /
Wheel Bearings / Parking Brake / Anti-lock
Brake and Traction Control Systems
Automotive Brake Operation 19
Brakes Inactive / Brakes Applied / Brakes Released
Chapter 2:
Shop Safety and Environmental
Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Causes of Accidents 24
Personal Safety Equipment 24
Proper Clothing and Protective Equipment /
Eye Protection / Foot and Hand Protection
The Danger of Brake Dust 24
Avoiding Brake Dust
Kinds of Accidents 25
Maintaining a Safe Workplace / Performing
Work Procedures Properly
Preventing Environmental Damage 31
Preventing Solid Waste Contamination / Preventing
Liquid Waste Contamination / Preventing Damage
to the Atmosphere / The Environmental
Protection Agency
Chapter 3:
Brake Tools, Shop Equipment,
and Service Information . . . . . . . . . . 35
The Importance of Quality Tools 36
Basic Brake Hand Tools 36
Wrenches / Tubing Tools / Brake Pliers / Drum
Brake Tools / Allen and
Torx®
Bits / C-Clamps /
Brake Cylinder Hones / Respiratory Protection
Brake System Measuring Tools 39
Feeler Gauges / Rotor and Drum Micrometers /
Shoe and Drum Gauges / Dial Indicators / Pedal
Effort Gauges / Hydraulic Pressure Gauges
Specialized Brake Tools 42
Seal and Dust Boot Installers / Wheel Bearing
Service Tools / Hydraulic System Tools /
Power Brake Service Tools
Electrical and Electronic Testers 44
Jumper Wires / Test Lights / Multimeters / Waveform
Meters / Breakout Boxes / Scan Tools / Rules
for Scan Tools Usage
Brake System Cleaning Tools 49
Vacuum Cleaning Systems / Wet Cleaning Systems
Brake Service Equipment 51
Brake Lathes / Hydraulic Press / Pressure Bleeding
Equipment / Vacuum Bleeding Equipment
Care of Tools 54
Service Information 54
Factory Manual / General Manual / Specialized
Manual / Technical Service Bulletins /
Manufacturer Hotlines / Training Materials /
Electronic Service Information / Internet
Resources / Care of Service Information
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