Brake & Front End

OCTOBER 12, 2023

At the master cylinder on some vehicles, there might be a quick-take-up valve in the replenish port to hydraulically pull the caliper piston back from the rotor. Some vehicles are even using the valves in the ABS module to electronically retract the pistons.

Hydraulics 130

Hydraulics Electronics Vehicle Engineering 130

Brake & Front End

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Second, it must be able to stop a vehicle under a specific distance if the hydraulic brakes have failed. Electronic Parking Brake A growing number of vehicles are equipped with electronic parking brakes that automatically engage the parking brake when the transmission is shifted into park.

Electronics 100

Electronics Mechanic Vehicle Hydraulics 100

Brake & Front End

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The brake hydraulic control module on these vehicles has at least 12 valves. These differentials can act like a locking limited-slip or open differential with only a change of the electronically controlled clutches. These changes helped reduce cost while making the system more reliable.

Hydraulics 130

Hydraulics Trucking Manufacturing Vehicle 130

Advanced Technology Institute

OCTOBER 14, 2019

The trailer may be stable or connected to hydraulic lifts that allow the contents to be easily dumped out. Even with previous experience in mechanics and electronics, these massive machines still require a large amount of training if they are to be used safely.

Vehicle 52

Vehicle Education Hydraulics Mechanic 52