 Brake Booster Diagnostics
3 Different types and principles of operation
Brake Assist types MBA/EBA/HBA
Vacuum Brake Booster testing using Brake pressure gauges
Hydraulic Brake Boosters and integral Master Cylinder Landcruiser/Pajero/Y62
*supplementary Toyota Elect. Hydraulic Brake Booster information in 2015.1
HBB operation/failure mode/bleeding procedures.
Brake Fluid Pressure Testing
Diagnostics using pressure gauges/Deceleration units
Proportioning Valves – Hydraulic/Load sensing
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) operation/testing
Diagonal split brake systems
Brake fluid pressure examples Mazda/Mitsubishi/Toyota
Excessive rear pad wear new common problem with EBD
Why we still have Rear Drum Brakes.
 Brake Fluid
SAE standards – worldwide with chart
Manufacturer specific fluid specification numbers with chart
Brake Fluid chemistry/specs/chart/differences
DOT 3 vs DOT 4 debate
Testing fluid and applicable test equipment/test strips.
 Brake Hose Replacement
Hose construction and expected life
Hose failure types – how to test internal blockage using trimmer line
Brake line clamp warnings
Brake hoses ADR/worldwide standards and Braided line cautions.
 Performance Testing of Brakes
Performance/Decel testers/Roller testers/Plate testers.
 Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Brakes
Regenerative Braking principles
Single pedal systems BMW i3/Tesla/Leaf
Master Cylinders and stroke simulators i3/Volt/Prius/Tesla/Leaf
Prius/generic Brake pad replacement procedure
Pad separation warning/check procedure.
 Brake by Wire Technology
Introduction/history/benefits
F1 BBW overview
PBR Electro-mechanical BBW system
Brembo On-road BBW Prototype.
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