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3 Common EV Brake Issues and How to Solve Them After Automotive School

Automotive Training Centre

Electric vehicles (EVs) represent a significant shift in automotive technology, and as a result, automotive school training emphasizes sustainability and innovation. However, like any vehicle, EVs come with their own set of maintenance challenges, especially when it comes to braking systems.

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EV Brake Jobs

Tomorrow's Technician

Regenerative Braking A hybrid or EV vehicle recharges its high-voltage battery through regenerative braking. With regenerative braking, instead of just wasting that energy by releasing it into the air as heat, the vehicle captures it and saves it in a box in the back of the car as stored energy. What is the service opportunity?

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Tips For Lifting HEVs and BEVs

Brake & Front End

When you first pull the car into the bay, the basic rules of spotting the vehicle remain the same. Always ensure the vehicle is straight and positioned in the center line of the lift. If possible, leave the car in neutral so it can be rolled to help position the lift pads on some EVs.

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BEV brake service tips

Tire Review Magazine

This goes for the other doors on the vehicle as well. In addition, this practice prevents you from getting locked out of the car. If you can’t find the setting in the menu, put the car into “tow mode” or “jacking mode.” Lifting the car with a lift adapter on the battery can damage the battery.

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BEV brake service tips

Tire Review Magazine

This goes for the other doors on the vehicle as well. In addition, this practice prevents you from getting locked out of the car. If you can’t find the setting in the menu, put the car into “tow mode” or “jacking mode.” Lifting the car with a lift adapter on the battery can damage the battery.

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Tips for lifting HEVs and BEVs

Tire Review Magazine

When you first pull the car into the bay, the basic rules of spotting the vehicle remain the same. Always ensure the vehicle is straight and positioned in the center line of the lift. If possible, leave the car in neutral so it can be rolled to help position the lift pads on some EVs.

Vehicle 52
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Tips for lifting HEVs and BEVs

Tire Review Magazine

When you first pull the car into the bay, the basic rules of spotting the vehicle remain the same. Always ensure the vehicle is straight and positioned in the center line of the lift. If possible, leave the car in neutral so it can be rolled to help position the lift pads on some EVs.

Vehicle 52