Automotive Brake Systems, 4/E
James D. Halderman

ISBN-10: 0131748033
ISBN-13: 9780131748033

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2008
Format: Paper; 504 pp
Published: 08/07/2007

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For courses in Automotive Brake Systems or Automotive Chassis Systems.

 

Part of Prentice Hall’s Professional Technician series, this book offers complete coverage of the parts, operation, design, and troubleshooting of brake systems. It correlates material to task lists specified by ASE and NATEF and emphasizes a diagnostic approach throughout. Chapter features include Tech Tips, Diagnostic Stories, High-Performance Tips, Frequently Asked Questions and more. Packaged with a multi-media CD-ROM, the approach includes live action videos, flash animations, an ASE test preparation website and worksheets designed to prepare students for certification and their on-the-job responsibilities.

 

For courses in Automotive Brake Systems or Automotive Chassis Systems.

 

Part of Prentice Hall’s Professional Technician series, this book offers complete coverage of the parts, operation, design, and troubleshooting of brake systems. It correlates material to task lists specified by ASE and NATEF and emphasizes a diagnostic approach throughout. Chapter features include Tech Tips, Diagnostic Stories, High-Performance Tips, Frequently Asked Questions and more. Packaged with a multi-media CD-ROM, the approach includes live action videos, flash animations, an ASE test preparation website and worksheets designed to prepare students for certification and their on-the-job responsibilities.

 

Hallmark Features

 

ASE and NATEF Correlated—throughout the material.

  • Links material to task lists as specified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). 

Diagnostic Approach—satisfies the need for problem diagnosis.

  • Emphasizes how to tackle real problems and develop crucial trouble-shooting skills.
  • Covers all the parts involved, describes their purpose/function/operation and addresses how to test and diagnose each system. 

Multimedia System Approach—offers an accompanying CD-ROM that contains:

  • PowerPoint presentations
  • Live action videos and Flash animations
  • A glossary of automotive terms
  • Sample ASE test questions with immediate correct answer feedback
  • Sample worksheets
  • ASE content list for Brakes (A5)
  • NATEF task lists for Brakes (A5) 

Internet Testing Component—includes access to an ASE test preparation website.        

  • Builds confidence by giving students a chance to take ASE certification practice tests.
  • Includes ASE-type questions for Brakes A5, presented 10 at a time and then graded for immediate feedback.         

Accompanying worktext—helps students apply the material to typical service and testing procedures.      

  • Includes worksheets that are correlated to the NATEF task list.
  • Helps students prepare for common daily activities and builds their diagnostic and testing skills. 

Chapter features that increase understanding—such as:

  • Learning Objectives
  • Tech Tips
  • Diagnostic Stories
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • High-Performance Tips
  • Safety Tips
  • Review Questions
  • ASE Certification-Type Questions

 

Fully updated in this edition to include:

  • The latest ASE and NATEF tasks for Brakes (A5)
  • New chapters on regenerative braking systems (Ch. 17)
  • Trouble-shooting charts at the end of each service chapter
  • Content on electronic stability control
  • Information on brake assist system (BAS)
  • Expanded content on brake hydraulics and ABS and traction control systems (TCS)
  • Additional photographs, photo sequences and line drawings

1.      Service Information, Tools, and Safety

2.      Environmental and Hazardous Materials

3.      Braking System Components and Performance Standards

4.      Braking System Principles

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.  Regenerative Braking Systems

18.  ABS Components and Operation

19.  Antilock Brake Systems

20.  ABS Diagnosis and Service

    For courses in Automotive Brake Systems or Automotive Chassis Systems.

    This text is part of Prentice Hall's Eight book Multimedia Automotive series, and offers complete coverage of the parts, operation, design, and troubleshooting of brake systems. It correlates to the National ASE test in the area of brakes as well as to the automotive program requirements for NATEF. Tech tips and diagnostic examples are included throughout, and frequently asked questions (FAQs) are thoroughly and comprehensively answered. The instructor resource package along with the student multimedia CD-Rom add tremendous learning resources to this groundbreaking series.

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