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This comprehensive resource includes everything you need to understand, diagnose, and repair today's brake systems with confidence--and prepare for ASE certification and career success as an automotive technician. In addition to thorough coverage, accurate and up-to-date details, and abundant illustrations, TODAY'S TECHNICIAN: AUTOMOTIVE BRAKE SYSTEMS, CLASSROOM AND SHOP MANUAL PRE-PACK, Seventh Edition, offers a uniquely convenient two-volume approach. The first volume is a Classroom Manual covering the theory and application of the total brake system, subsystem, and components. Volume two is a Shop Manual that explores real-world symptoms, diagnostics, and repairs, and is ideal for standalone use as a reference on the job. In addition to aligning with the ASE Education Foundation 2017 accreditation model, the Seventh Edition features job sheets correlated to specific MLR, AST and MAST tasks, and extensive information on new and emerging technology and techniques--including hybrid vehicles, brake by wire, and electric brakes.

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Author:   Ken Pickerill (Southern Illinois University in Carbondale) ,  Ken Pickerill (Southern Illinois University in Carbondale)
Publisher:   Cengage Learning, Inc
Imprint:   Delmar Cengage Learning
Edition:   7th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.50cm , Height: 3.50cm , Length: 27.50cm
Weight:   2.018kg
ISBN:  

9781337564526

ISBN 10:   1337564524
Publication Date:   23 February 2018
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

CLASSROOM MANUAL. 1. Brake System Fundamentals. 2. Principles and Theories of Operation. 3. Related Systems: Tire, Wheels, Bearings, and Suspensions. 4. Master Cylinder and Brake Fluid. 5. Hydraulic Lines, Valves, and Switches. 6. Power Brake Systems. 7. Disc Brakes. 8. Drum Brakes. 9. Parking Brakes. 10. Electrical Braking Systems. 11. Advanced Braking Systems SHOP MANUAL. 1. Brake Safety. 2. Brake Service Tools and Equipment. 3. Related System Service. 4. Master Cylinder and Brake Fluid Service. 5. Hydraulic Line, Valve, and Switch Service. 6. Power Brake Service. 7. Disc Brake Service. 8. Drum Brake Service. 9. Parking Brake Service. 10. Electrical Brake Systems. 11. Advanced Braking Systems.

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Ken Pickerill was a Certified Master Automotive Technician (with ASE Area L1 and X1) and an instructor at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. Mr. Pickerill was a technician for 22 years before entering the training field, and he earned more than 40 years of technical and teaching experience over the span of his career. He received his master's degree in career and technical education from Indiana State University. Ken Pickerill was a Certified Master Automotive Technician (with ASE Area L1 and X1) and an instructor at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. Mr. Pickerill was a technician for 22 years before entering the training field, and he earned more than 40 years of technical and teaching experience over the span of his career. He received his master's degree in career and technical education from Indiana State University.

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