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Course description
Join us for a training course on Principles of Braking, designed to provide foundational knowledge and practical skills in understanding, inspecting, repairing, and diagnosing braking systems. The braking system is the most crucial safety system in vehicles, operating under harsh conditions. Technicians must possess the expertise to assess, repair, and diagnose brakes accurately, ensuring the safety of customers, their families, and other road users.
Course goals and objectives
Course Objectives:
- Braking System Components: Explore the different components of a braking system, understanding their functions and how they work together to ensure effective braking.
- Component Wear and Measurement: Describe the components subject to wear and learn to use measuring equipment to assess their condition, ensuring timely maintenance and replacement.
- Diagnosing Judder Symptoms: Perform a brake disc run-out check to diagnose judder symptoms accurately, addressing issues that affect braking performance.
- ABS Brake System Bleeding: Identify the correct process for bleeding ABS brake system fluid, ensuring proper operation of the system.
- Maintenance, Repair, and Replacement: Demonstrate the ability to maintain, repair, and replace braking components, ensuring optimal braking performance.
Benefits for Attendees:
- Foundational Knowledge of Braking Systems: Acquire comprehensive knowledge of braking system components and their functions, enhancing the ability to diagnose and repair braking issues.
- Component Assessment Skills: Learn to use measuring equipment to assess component wear, facilitating proactive maintenance and timely replacements.
- Accurate Diagnosis of Judder Symptoms: Develop the skills to perform brake disc run-out checks, diagnosing and addressing judder symptoms for optimal braking performance.
- Understanding of ABS Brake System Bleeding: Gain knowledge of the correct process for bleeding ABS brake system fluid, ensuring effective braking system operation.
- Proficiency in Brake Maintenance, Repair, and Replacement: Demonstrate the ability to maintain, repair, and replace braking components, ensuring safe and reliable braking performance.
Course certificate description
IMI certification
Skill relevance
Other information
| This course is held in: | English |
| Course level: | Essential |
| Expected course duration: | 1 Days |
Thu 16 May 2024 - Thu 16 May 2024
We have 9 Seats left
Total seats
10Participants
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Booking opens
2023-07-24 00:00 - 2024-05-16 00:00 -
Cancellation / No Attendance Policy
You may cancel this course online free of charge latest 2024-05-02 09:00. Please note that cancellations after such date will be charged 75%. - Login
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Course program
2024-05-16 Thu
Warrington - C J Auto Service | Independent automotive specialist - UK 20 Rivington Ct, Woolston, Warrington WA1 4RT, UK
- 09:00 - 17:00 Held by Matt Watkiss
Your teacher welcomes you!
Matt Watkiss
matthew.watkiss@mtwautomotive.co.uk
+353648736483
Other course dates
Mar 2026
| Course starts | Course ends | Location address | Language | Seats left | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-16 08:30 Mon | 2026-03-16 17:00 Mon |
Tamworth 1 - LKQ Classroom & Workshop Euro Car Parts Birch Coppice Business Park T1 Danny Morson Way Tamworth B78 1SE |
EN | 7 | Book |
| 2026-03-20 08:30 Fri | 2026-03-20 17:00 Fri |
Tamworth 1 - LKQ Classroom & Workshop Euro Car Parts Birch Coppice Business Park T1 Danny Morson Way Tamworth B78 1SE |
EN | 10 | Book |
Apr 2026
| Course starts | Course ends | Location address | Language | Seats left | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 08:30 Wed | 2026-04-01 17:00 Wed |
Sunderland 1 - LKQ Classroom & Workshop Euro Car Parts Ferryboat Ln Castletown Sunderland SR5 3RX |
EN | 10 | Book |
| 2026-04-09 08:30 Thu | 2026-04-09 17:00 Thu |
Doncaster - GTA - UK GTA Group Training Association | Apprenticeships & Training | Doncaster & Sheffield Rands Lane Industrial Estate Armthorpe Doncaster DN3 3DY |
EN | 10 | Book |
| 2026-04-09 08:30 Thu | 2026-04-09 17:00 Thu |
Sevenoaks 2 - The Test Centre - UK The Test Centre Training Unit 14, Platts industrial estate, Brands Hatch Sevenoaks TN15 8JL |
EN | 10 | Book |
| 2026-04-15 08:30 Wed | 2026-04-15 17:00 Wed |
Waltham Cross - GVB Motor Services - UK GVB Motor Services Ltd 11 Fieldings Rd Cheshunt Waltham Cross EN8 9TL |
EN | 10 | Book |
| 2026-04-20 08:30 Mon | 2026-04-20 17:00 Mon |
Avonmouth 1 - LKQ Classroom & Workshop Euro Car Parts Fifth Way Avonmouth Bristol BS11 8DT |
EN | 10 | Book |
| 2026-04-21 08:30 Tue | 2026-04-21 17:00 Tue |
TBC - Milton Keynes Area - UK Milton Keynes, UK |
EN | 10 | Book |
May 2026
| Course starts | Course ends | Location address | Language | Seats left | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-01 08:30 Fri | 2026-05-01 17:00 Fri |
Weybridge - Brooklands Museum [Vickers Suite] - UK Brooklands Museum, Brooklands Rd, Weybridge KT13 0SL, UK |
EN | 10 | Book |
| 2026-05-06 08:30 Wed | 2026-05-06 17:00 Wed |
Winchester - William's Garage Otterbourne - UK Williams Garage, Main Rd, Otterbourne, Winchester SO21 2EE, UK |
EN | 10 | Book |
| 2026-05-07 08:30 Thu | 2026-05-07 17:00 Thu |
Harrogate - Simon Graeme Auto Centre Simon Graeme Auto Service Centre, Grayston Plain Lane, Harrogate, UK |
EN | 10 | Book |
| 2026-05-14 08:30 Thu | 2026-05-14 17:00 Thu |
Warrington - C J Auto Service | Independent automotive specialist - UK 20 Rivington Ct, Woolston, Warrington WA1 4RT, UK |
EN | 10 | Book |
| 2026-05-15 08:30 Fri | 2026-05-15 17:00 Fri |
Avonmouth 1 - LKQ Classroom & Workshop Euro Car Parts Fifth Way Avonmouth Bristol BS11 8DT |
EN | 10 | Book |
| 2026-05-26 08:30 Tue | 2026-05-26 17:00 Tue |
Maidenhead 3 - Mezzanine & Workshop Euro Car Parts, 4 Denmark Street, Maidenhead SL6 7BN, UK |
EN | 10 | Book |
Jun 2026
| Course starts | Course ends | Location address | Language | Seats left | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-15 08:30 Mon | 2026-06-15 17:00 Mon |
Glasgow 2 - Board Room & Workshop Euro Car Parts Glasgow Business Park Springhill Drive South Unit 1 South Glasgow G69 6GA |
EN | 10 | Book |
| 2026-06-24 08:30 Wed | 2026-06-24 17:00 Wed |
Winchester - William's Garage Otterbourne - UK Williams Garage, Main Rd, Otterbourne, Winchester SO21 2EE, UK |
EN | 10 | Book |
Jul 2026
| Course starts | Course ends | Location address | Language | Seats left | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-01 08:30 Wed | 2026-07-01 17:00 Wed |
Maidenhead 3 - Mezzanine & Workshop Euro Car Parts, 4 Denmark Street, Maidenhead SL6 7BN, UK |
EN | 10 | Book |
| 2026-07-13 08:30 Mon | 2026-07-13 17:00 Mon |
Manchester 1 - LKQ Classroom & Workshop Euro Car Parts 11 Park Seventeen Moss Ln Whitefield Manchester M45 8FJ |
EN | 10 | Book |
| 2026-07-13 08:30 Mon | 2026-07-13 17:00 Mon |
Weybridge - Brooklands Museum [Vickers Suite] - UK Brooklands Museum, Brooklands Rd, Weybridge KT13 0SL, UK |
EN | 10 | Book |
| 2026-07-23 08:30 Thu | 2026-07-23 17:00 Thu |
Glasgow 2 - Board Room & Workshop Euro Car Parts Glasgow Business Park Springhill Drive South Unit 1 South Glasgow G69 6GA |
EN | 10 | Book |
| 2026-07-23 08:30 Thu | 2026-07-23 17:00 Thu |
Warrington - C J Auto Service | Independent automotive specialist - UK 20 Rivington Ct, Woolston, Warrington WA1 4RT, UK |
EN | 10 | Book |
| 2026-07-29 08:30 Wed | 2026-07-29 17:00 Wed |
TBC - Milton Keynes Area - UK Milton Keynes, UK |
EN | 10 | Book |
| 2026-07-30 08:30 Thu | 2026-07-30 17:00 Thu |
Sunderland 2 - Downstairs Meeting Room & Workshop Euro Car Parts Ferryboat Ln Castletown Sunderland SR5 3RX |
EN | 10 | Book |
| 2026-07-30 08:30 Thu | 2026-07-30 17:00 Thu |
Waltham Cross - GVB Motor Services - UK GVB Motor Services Ltd 11 Fieldings Rd Cheshunt Waltham Cross EN8 9TL |
EN | 10 | Book |
Aug 2026
| Course starts | Course ends | Location address | Language | Seats left | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 08:30 Mon | 2026-08-10 17:00 Mon |
Glasgow 1 - LKQ Classroom & Workshop Euro Car Parts Glasgow Business Park Springhill Drive South Unit 1 South Glasgow G69 6GA |
EN | 10 | Book |
| 2026-08-12 08:30 Wed | 2026-08-12 17:00 Wed |
Maidenhead 3 - Mezzanine & Workshop Euro Car Parts, 4 Denmark Street, Maidenhead SL6 7BN, UK |
EN | 10 | Book |
| 2026-08-12 08:30 Wed | 2026-08-12 17:00 Wed |
Doncaster 2 - GTA - UK GTA Group Training Association | Apprenticeships & Training | Doncaster & Sheffield Rands Lane Industrial Estate Armthorpe Doncaster DN3 3DY |
EN | 10 | Book |
| 2026-08-18 08:30 Tue | 2026-08-18 17:00 Tue |
Tamworth 1 - LKQ Classroom & Workshop Euro Car Parts Birch Coppice Business Park T1 Danny Morson Way Tamworth B78 1SE |
EN | 10 | Book |
| 2026-08-26 08:30 Wed | 2026-08-26 17:00 Wed |
Harrogate - Simon Graeme Auto Centre Simon Graeme Auto Service Centre, Grayston Plain Lane, Harrogate, UK |
EN | 10 | Book |
Sep 2026
| Course starts | Course ends | Location address | Language | Seats left | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-07 08:30 Mon | 2026-09-07 17:00 Mon |
Manchester 1 - LKQ Classroom & Workshop Euro Car Parts 11 Park Seventeen Moss Ln Whitefield Manchester M45 8FJ |
EN | 10 | Book |
| 2026-09-16 08:30 Wed | 2026-09-16 17:00 Wed |
Waltham Cross - GVB Motor Services - UK GVB Motor Services Ltd 11 Fieldings Rd Cheshunt Waltham Cross EN8 9TL |
EN | 10 | Book |