3 Days
I.D.#C0509

Hydraulic brake systems, one of the most important safety features
on many road vehicles today, must meet manufacturer and customer
requirements in addition to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
This course will analyze automotive braking from a system’s
perspective, emphasizing legal requirements as well as performance
expectations such as pedal feel, stopping distance, fade and thermal
management. Calculations necessary to predict brake balance and
key system sizing variables that contribute to performance will be
discussed. Major components of a brake system, including calipers,
boosters, master cylinders, drum brakes, and park brakes will
be presented in detail highlighting the many design variations. An
overview of the chassis control components and operating principles
will be presented with an emphasis on ABS, traction control and
stability control.

Learning Objectives
By attending this seminar, you will be able to:
􀁴􀀁Design a brake system in compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards
􀁴􀀁Calculate the ideal brake balance for a vehicle under any loading
condition
􀁴􀀁Calculate the actual brake balance and brake output for a selected
set of brake components and evaluate the effects of changing
component parameters
􀁴􀀁Determine the effects of variation in component parameters on the
system performance
􀁴􀀁Describe the basic function of major brake components
􀁴􀀁Describe various chassis control systems and their role in vehicle
safety
􀁴􀀁Determine the appropriate design variation for a particular
application

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