Overview
Students should be able to Explain fully the details of: i. Drum brakes ii. Disc brakes in both hydraulic and mechanical operations. Illustrate with sketches the operation of: i. Master cylinder ii. Wheel cylinder Hi. Brake calipers Identify the operational differences between mechanical and hydraulicbrakes. Carry out replacementsof: i. Brake shoe ii. Brake pads iii. Wheel cylinder components iv. Brake caliper ring rubber. Brake bleeding operation.
What you'll learn
- Mechanical and hydraulic operation of disc and drum brakes.
- Master cylinder.
- Wheel cylinder
- Adjustments of brakes to achieve, maximum efficiency.
- Faults in braking system.