Automotive Brake Systems, 7th edition

Published by Pearson (January 1, 2021) © 2022

  • James Halderman
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Automotive Brake Systems covers every electrical and electronic brake component found on vehicles today. Written by a service technician and an automotive instructor, this acclaimed text is designed to appeal to technical trade students and to foster the practical skills required for industry.

Automotive Brake Systems is designed for your success. Its learning outcomes and objectives are aligned with NATEF standards, and its concise, easy-to-read chapters present content in manageable sections. Case studies will help you handle real-world customer issues.

The 7th Edition correlates with the latest NATEF tasks and ASE areas for Automotive Brake Systems (A5). New or updated information is included on a vast range of topics, including brake friction materials, qualifying a brake lathe and the GM regular production code (RPO), among many others.

Table of contents

  1. Service Information, Tools and Safety
  2. Environmental and Hazardous Materials
  3. Braking System Components and Performance Standards
  4. Braking Principles and Friction Materials
  5. Brake Hydraulic Systems
  6. Hydraulic Valves and Switches
  7. Brake Fluid and Lines
  8. Brake Bleeding Methods and Procedures
  9. Wheel Bearings and Service
  10. Drum Brakes
  11. Drum Brake Diagnosis and Service
  12. Disc Brakes
  13. Disc Brake Diagnosis and Service
  14. Parking Brake Operation, Diagnosis, and Service
  15. Machining Brake Drums and Rotors
  16. Power Brake Unit Operation, Diagnosis, and Service
  17. ABS Components and Operation
  18. ABS Diagnosis and Service
  19. Electronic Stability Control Systems
  20. Regenerative Braking Systems

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