Brakes II - SC-BR-1300-II

Prerequisite:  Brakes I - #SC-BR-1300-I

Course Description:  This course covers the principles of operation, construction, troubleshooting and repair of transit bus air brake and accessory systems. Preventive maintenance procedures as well as legal requirements for transit bus brake systems are also covered.

Course Benefits: Transit bus technicians will receive comprehensive operation and repair training of pneumatic brake and accessory systems. The course will cover the supply and control side of transit air systems. Upon completion of this course, the technician will have a solid understanding of how an air system works as well as hands-on experience in trouble-shooting techniques and repair procedures of air brake system.

Who Should Attend:  All those responsible for Transit Brake maintenance, troubleshooting and repair in the workplace.

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What You Will Learn:

• Physics
• FMVSS 121, CVSA, CVC, Title 49 FCR, and Title 13 COR requirements
• Air System layout and design
• Airline color codes
• Fitting Identification
• Pneumatic schematics
• Supply system operation
• Supply system components
• Control system operation
• Control system components

Number of Days: 16 Hours over 2 Days

Continuing Education Units (CEU): 0