Today's Technician: Automotive Brake Systems: Automotive Brake Systems, 3E Book

	Preface	xi
Chapter 1	Working Safely	1
	Work Area Safety	1
	Vehicle Operation	4
	Asbestos Precautions	5
	Personal Safety	7
	Tool and Equipment Safety	10
	Hoist Safety	13
	Cleaning Equipment Safety	15
	Battery Safety	17
	Antilock Brake System Safety	19
	Hydraulic Power-Assisted Brakes	20
	Supplemental Inflatable Restraint Systems--Air Bags	21
	Terms to Know	23
	ASE-Style Review Questions	23
	Job Sheets	19
Chapter 2	Brake Service Tools and Equipment	31
	Fasteners	31
	Measuring Systems	32
	Selection, Storage, and Care of Tools	35
	Common Hand Tools	36
	Special Brake Tools	39
	Power Tools	42
	Brake Lathes	44
	Lifting Tools	45
	Measuring Tools	47
	Pressure Bleeders	56
	Cleaning Equipment and Containment Systems	57
	Brake Lubricants	60
	Electronic Test Equipment	62
	Electrical Principles	65
	Service Manuals	67
	Summary	68
	Terms to Know	69
	ASE-Style Review Questions	69
	Job Sheets	71
Chapter 3	Master Cylinder and Brake Fluid Service	77
	Brake System Road Test	77
	Brake Pedal Mechanical Check	78
	Pedal Travel and Force Test	79
	Pedal Free Play Inspection and Adjustment	80
	Brake Fluid Precautions	82
	Using DOT 5 Silicone Fluid	83
	Master Cylinder Fluid Service	84
	Checking Teves ABS Fluid Level	88
	Master Cylinder Test and Inspection	89
	Removing a Non-ABS Master Cylinder	93
	Rebuilding the Master Cylinder	94
	Master Cylinder Reservoir Removal and Replacement	100
	Bench Bleeding Master Cylinders	102
	Installing a Non-ABS Master Cylinder	106
	Master Cylinder Bleeding on the Vehicle	108
	Final System Bleeding	110
	Case Study	110
	Terms to Know	110
	ASE-Style Review Questions	110
	ASE Challenge Questions	112
	Job Sheets	113
Chapter 4	Hydraulic Line, Value, and Switch Service	119
	Introduction	119
	Hydraulic System Bleeding	120
	Brake Fluid Replacement: Flushing and Refilling the Hydraulic System	138
	Recentering a Pressure Differential Valve (Failure Warning Lamp Switch)	138
	Brake Line, Fitting, and Hose Service	141
	Servicing Hydraulic System Valves	156
	Brake Electrical and Electronic Component Service	164
	Case Study	180
	Terms to Know	181
	ASE-Style Review Questions	181
	ASE Challenge Questions	182
	Job Sheets	183
Chapter 5	Power Brake Service	189
	Types of Power Brake Systems	189
	Vacuum Booster Testing and Diagnosis	191
	Brake Pedal Checks	194
	Vacuum Booster Removal and Installation	196
	Booster Overhaul	199
	Vacuum Booster Pushrod Length Check	202
	Auxiliary Vacuum Pumps	204
	Hydro-Boost Power Brakes	208
	Servicing the Hydro-Boost	213
	Hydro-Boost Air Bleeding	213
	PowerMaster System Service	214
	Case Study	218
	Terms to Know	219
	ASE-Style Review Questions	219
	ASE Challenge Questions	220
	Job Sheets	221
Chapter 6	Disc Brake Service	229
	Service Precautions	229
	Diagnosing Disc Brake Problems	229
	Inspecting Brake Pads	230
	Disc Brake Service Operations	233
	Brake Pad Replacement for Floating or Sliding Caiipers	236
	Disc Brake Cleaning	247
	Brake Caliper Service	249
	Rotor Service	265
	Refinishing Brake Rotors	276
	Rear Disc Brake Inspection and Replacement	289
	Case Study	290
	Terms to Know	295
	ASE-Style Review Questions	295
	ASE Challenge Questions	296
	Job Sheets	299
Chapter 7	Drum Brake Service	309
	Service Precautions	309
	Diagnosing Drum Brake Problems	309
	Drum Brake Service Operations	312
	Brake Drum Removal	313
	Drum Brake Cleaning	317
	Drum Brake Inspection	321
	Drum Brake Disassembly	326
	Wheel Cylinder Service	331
	Drum Brake Reassembly	336
	Brake Adjustment	341
	Brake Drum Service	347
	Refinishing Brake Drums	353
	Case Study	359
	Terms to Know	360
	ASE-Style Review Questions	360
	ASE Challenge Questions	361
	Job Sheets	363
Chapter 8	Parking Brake Service	373
	Parking Brake Tests	373
	Cable and Linkage Adjustment	377
	Cable and Linkage Repair and Replacement	382
	Vacuum-Release Parking Brake Service	386
	Parking Brake Lamp Switch Test	388
	Driveline Parking Brake Adjustment	389
	Case Study	390
	Terms to Know	390
	ASE-Style Review Questions	391
	ASE Challenge Questions	391
	Job Sheets	393
Chapter 9	General ABS Service	401
	Service Skills	401
	Brake System Troubleshooting	401
	ABS Hydraulic System Service	405
	General ABS Troubleshooting	411
	Switch and Speed Sensor Testing	416
	ABS Component Replacement	425
	Case Study	429
	Terms to Know	429
	ASE-Style Review Questions	429
	ASE Challenge Questions	430
	Job Sheets	433
Chapter 10	Testing Manufacturers' ABS Installations	441
	Introduction	441
	General Motors ABS Testing	442
	Ford ABS Scan Tool Testing	459
	DaimlerChrysler and Jeep ABS Scan Tool Testing	465
	Honda and Acura ABS Testing	470
	Toyota ABS Testing	473
	Testing Traction Control Systems (TCSs)	473
	Case Study	475
	ASE-Style Review Questions	475
	ASE Challenge Questions	476
	Job Sheets	477
Chapter 11	Tire, Wheel, and Bearing Service	481
	Tire and Wheel Service	481
	Tapered Roller Bearing Service	488
	Wheel Alignment, Steering, and Suspension Inspection	499
	Case Study	502
	Terms to Know	503
	ASE-Style Review Questions	503
	ASE Challenge Questions	504
	Job Sheets	505
	Appendix	509
	Glossary	515
	Index	525