Automotive Brake Systems Package

by Rehkopf, Jeffrey J.; Chek Chart

• ISBN13: 9780130482396
• ISBN10: 0130482390
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Package
• Copyright: 2005-10-04
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

For decades the Chek Chart automotive series has been known for its comprehensive coverage of theory and its detailed presentation of diagnostic and service procedures. The series features a two book format-aClassroom Manualand aShop Manualthat covers service & diagnostics. Chek Chart gives you THE most complete coverage ofautomotive brake systemson the market today.High Degree of Detail - Thorough explanations on how Parts and Systems are constructed and operate including coverage of materials and processes. NATEF Correlated - Book and Shop Manual are both correlated to the NATEF task list.Automotive technicians.

Table of Contents

Brake System Overview	1	(22)
Objectives	1	(1)
Key Terms	1	(1)
Introduction	1	(1)
Early Brake Designs	2	(1)
Automotive Brake Designs	3	(3)
Brake System Operation	6	(1)
Service Brakes	6	(2)
Wheel Friction Assemblies	8	(2)
Parking Brakes	10	(1)
Methods of Brake Actuation	11	(6)
Antilock Brakes	17	(3)
Summary	20	(1)
Review Questions	21	(2)
Brake Legal and Health Issues	23	(14)
Objectives	23	(1)
Key Terms	23	(1)
Brakes and the Law	23	(1)
Federal Brake Standards	24	(2)
Brake Repair and the Law	26	(1)
Brakes and Health	26	(1)
Asbestos Exposure	27	(2)
Asbestos Precautions	29	(3)
Asbestos Waste Disposal	32	(1)
Chemical Poisoning	32	(1)
Chemical Precautions	33	(1)
Health Care Rights	33	(1)
Summary	34	(1)
Review Questions	35	(2)
Principles of Brake Operation	37	(20)
Objectives	37	(1)
Key Terms	37	(1)
Introduction	37	(1)
Energy Principles	38	(1)
Kinetic Energy	38	(2)
Inertia	40	(1)
Mechanical Principles	41	(1)
Hydraulic Principles	42	(6)
Friction Principles	48	(3)
Friction and Heat	51	(1)
Brake Fade	52	(2)
Summary	54	(1)
Review Questions	55	(2)
Brake Fluid and Lines	57	(20)
Objectives	57	(1)
Key Terms	57	(1)
Introduction	57	(1)
Brake Fluid	58	(1)
Brake Fluid Specifications	58	(3)
Brake Fluid Types	61	(2)
Brake Fluid Storage and Handling	63	(1)
Brake Bleeding	64	(2)
Brake Fluid Changes	66	(1)
Brake Lines	67	(3)
Brake Line Fittings	70	(3)
Brake Line Routing	73	(1)
Summary	73	(2)
Review Questions	75	(2)
Pedal Assemblies and Master Cylinders	77	(22)
Objectives	77	(1)
Key Terms	77	(1)
Introduction	77	(1)
Pedal Assemblies	78	(4)
Master Cylinder Construction	82	(5)
Dual-Circuit Brake Systems	87	(2)
Master Cylinder Operation	89	(6)
Summary	95	(2)
Review Questions	97	(2)
Hydraulic Valves and Switches	99	(20)
Objectives	99	(1)
Key Terms	99	(1)
Introduction	99	(1)
Hydraulic Valves	100	(1)
Residual Pressure Check Valve	100	(1)
Metering Valve	101	(3)
Proportioning Valve	104	(4)
Combination Valves	108	(1)
Brake System Switches	108	(1)
Pressure Differential Switch	109	(2)
Fluid Level Switch	111	(1)
Stoplight Switch	112	(3)
Summary	115	(1)
Review Questions	116	(3)
Wheel Cylinders and Brake Caliper Hydraulics	119	(18)
Objectives	119	(1)
Key Terms	119	(1)
Introduction	119	(1)
Wheel Cylinders	119	(2)
Wheel Cylinder Designs	121	(1)
Wheel Cylinder Operation	122	(1)
Brake Calipers	122	(1)
Brake Caliper Body	123	(3)
Brake Caliper Pistons	126	(2)
Caliper Piston Seals	128	(3)
Brake Caliper Dust Boots	131	(1)
Brake Caliper Operation	132	(1)
Summary	133	(1)
Review Questions	134	(3)
Drum Brake Friction Assemblies	137	(24)
Objectives	137	(1)
Key Terms	137	(1)
Drum Brake Advantages	137	(1)
Drum Brake Disadvantages	138	(2)
Drum Brake Construction	140	(4)
Drum Brake Design	144	(1)
Non-Servo Brakes	144	(3)
Dual-Servo Brakes	147	(3)
Uni-Servo Brake	150	(1)
Brake Adjusters	150	(1)
Automatic Brake Adjusters	150	(6)
Manual Brake Adjusters	156	(1)
Summary	157	(2)
Review Questions	159	(2)
Disc Brake Friction Assemblies	161	(18)
Objectives	161	(1)
Key Terms	161	(1)
Introduction	161	(1)
Disc Brake Advantages	162	(3)
Disc Brake Disadvantages	165	(1)
Disc Brake Construction	166	(2)
Disc Brake Design	168	(5)
Rear Disc Brakes	173	(1)
Inboard Disc Brakes	174	(1)
Summary	174	(2)
Review Questions	176	(3)
Brake Shoes and Pads	179	(20)
Objectives	179	(1)
Key Terms	179	(1)
Introduction	179	(1)
Drum Brake Shoe Construction	180	(2)
Disc Brake Pad Construction	182	(2)
Shoe and Pad Friction Materials	184	(4)
Lining Material Coefficient of Friction	188	(2)
Lining Assembly Methods	190	(2)
Brake Shoe-to-Drum Fit	192	(2)
Summary	194	(2)
Review Questions	196	(3)
Brake Drums and Rotors	199	(24)
Objectives	199	(1)
Key Terms	199	(1)
Introduction	199	(1)
Brake Drum Construction	200	(2)
Brake Rotor Construction	202	(3)
Drum and Rotor Mounting Methods	205	(2)
Brake Drum and Rotor Wear	207	(1)
Brake Drum and Rotor Damage	208	(2)
Brake Drum and Rotor Distortion	210	(4)
Drum and Rotor Refinishing	214	(2)
Drum and Rotor Metal Removal Limits	216	(1)
Special Drum Refinishing Considerations	217	(1)
Special Rotor Refinishing Considerations	217	(2)
Summary	219	(1)
Review Questions	220	(3)
Parking Brakes	223	(20)
Objectives	223	(1)
Key Terms	223	(1)
Introduction	223	(1)
Pedals, Levers, and Handles	224	(2)
Warning Lights and Switches	226	(1)
Parking Brake Linkages	226	(5)
Drum Parking Brakes	231	(3)
Caliper-Actuated Disc Parking Brakes	234	(3)
Driveline Auxiliary Parking Brakes	237	(2)
Summary	239	(1)
Review Questions	240	(3)
Power Brakes	243	(26)
Objectives	243	(1)
Key Terms	243	(1)
Introduction	243	(1)
The Need for Power Brakes	244	(1)
Ways to Increase Braking Power	244	(1)
Air Pressure---High and Low	245	(3)
Vacuum Booster Theory	248	(2)
Integral Vacuum Boosters	250	(6)
Multiplier Vacuum Boosters	256	(1)
Hydraulic Boosters	256	(1)
Mechanical-Hydraulic Boosters	256	(5)
Electro-Hydraulic Boosters	261	(1)
The Powermaster Brake Booster	261	(1)
Powermaster Operation	262	(3)
Dual-Power Brake Systems	265	(1)
Summary	265	(2)
Review Questions	267	(2)
Antilock Brake Basics	269	(24)
Objectives	269	(1)
Key Terms	269	(1)
Introduction	269	(1)
ABS Characteristics	269	(3)
ABS Operation	272	(1)
System Configurations	273	(3)
ABS Components	276	(10)
Advanced ABS Functions	286	(3)
Summary	289	(2)
Review Questions	291	(2)
Antilock Brake Systems	293	(78)
Objectives	293	(1)
Key Term	293	(1)
Introduction	293	(1)
Bendix ABS	293	(11)
Bosch ABS	304	(15)
Delphi Chassis (Delco Moraine) ABS	319	(14)
Kelsey-Hayes ABS	333	(11)
Nippondenso ABS	344	(1)
Sumitomo ABS	345	(2)
Teves ABS	347	(13)
Toyota ABS	360	(8)
Review Questions	368	(3)
The Brake System and Vehicle Suspension	371	(16)
Objectives	371	(1)
Key Terms	371	(1)
Introduction	371	(1)
Tires and Braking	372	(1)
Tire Construction	372	(1)
Tire Size	373	(2)
Tire Tread Design	375	(1)
Tire Inflation	376	(1)
Tire Runout	376	(1)
Wheels and Braking	377	(2)
Wheel Runout	379	(1)
Brake Shrouding	379	(1)
Suspension and Braking	380	(1)
Wheel Bearings and Braking	380	(3)
Summary	383	(1)
Review Questions	384	(3)
Glossary	387	(8)
Index	395