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Today's Technician: Automotive Brake Systems, Classroom and Shop Manual Prepack
Spiral bound
Main Details
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Today's Technician: Automotive Brake Systems, Classroom and Shop Manual Prepack
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Ken Pickerill
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Spiral bound | | Pages:480 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 278,Width 235 |
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| Category/Genre | Automotive technology and trades |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781285429700
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| Classifications | Dewey:629.246 |
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| Audience | | Tertiary Education (US: College) | |
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| Edition |
6th edition
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Cengage Learning, Inc
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| Imprint |
Delmar Cengage Learning
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| Publication Date |
24 January 2014 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
The 6th Edition of TODAY'S TECHNICIAN: AUTOMOTIVE BRAKE SYSTEMS is a comprehensive text that equips readers to confidently understand, diagnose, and repair today's brake systems. Using a unique two-volume approach,the first volume (Classroom Manual) details the theory and application of the total brake system, subsystem, and components, while the second (Shop Manual) covers real-world symptoms, diagnostics, and repair information. Known for its comprehensive coverage, accurate and up-to-date details, and abundant illustrations, the text is an ideal resource to prepare for success as an automotive technician or pursue ASE certification. Now updated with extensive information on new and emerging technology and techniques'including hybrid vehicles, brake by wire, and electric brakes'the Sixth Edition also aligns with the NATEF 2012 accreditation model, including job sheets correlated to specific AST and MAST tasks.
Author Biography
Ken Pickerill is a Certified Master Automotive Technician (with ASE Area L1) and an instructor at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. Mr. Pickerill was a technician for 22 years before entering into the training field. Pickerill has more than 36 years of technical and teaching experience. He received his M.S. degree in career and technical education from Indiana State University.
ReviewsCLASSROOM 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. 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.
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