Air Brake Course
Gain expertise in heavy-vehicle air brake systems, covering everything from compressors to brake chambers. Master diagnostic techniques, leak testing procedures, and inspection checklists to quickly identify defects, prevent breakdowns, and ensure trucks are safe and ready for the road. Ideal for mechanics aiming to enhance vehicle safety and reliability through hands-on skills.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course offers a practical guide to understanding and maintaining air brake systems on heavy vehicles. Participants will learn about normal operating pressures, airflow paths, and essential components such as reservoirs, valves, and compressors. It covers safety procedures, visual inspections, diagnostic tests, leak detection, and a comprehensive checklist for identifying defects, recording issues, and ensuring safe, reliable operation.
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Develop skills
- Diagnose air brake systems by quickly reading pressures, airflow paths, and warning signals.
- Inspect critical components including reservoirs, valves, hoses, chambers, and related hardware.
- Conduct professional leak and compressor tests such as build-up, static, applied, and low-air checks.
- Apply a detailed 20-point checklist to verify safety of heavy-vehicle air brakes.
- Identify key brake defects, document observations, and prioritise repairs for safety.
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