Automotive Training Centre

MAY 16, 2024

As the automotive industry evolves, vehicles are no longer simple machines but complex interconnected systems that blend hardware and software. In the ultra-connected landscape, preventive maintenance also includes monitoring the vehicle’s software health.

Automotive 290

Automotive Electronics Preventative Maintenance Hydraulics 290

Brake & Front End

JULY 15, 2024

To correct this kind of wear, take the same steps as fixing outer pad wear as well as inspecting the hydraulic brake system and the caliper for residual pressure and guide pin hole or piston boot damage, respectively. If the caliper is a two-piston floating design, the pad can become bent and even cause a hydraulic failure.

Hydraulics 246

Hydraulics Mechanic Vehicle Brake Repair 246

Brake & Front End

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

To correct this kind of wear, take the same steps as fixing outer pad wear as well as inspect the hydraulic brake system and caliper for residual pressure and guide pin hole or piston boot for damage, respectively. If the caliper is a two-piston floating design, the pad can become bent and eventually cause a hydraulic failure.

Hydraulics 100

Hydraulics Mechanic Vehicle Brake Repair 100

Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 18, 2024

But, a lot of the diagnostic tools, software and service information have all the trademarks of a BMW. Bushings: The MINI uses four hydraulic bushings. In the front, the hydraulic bushing is located at the rear of the control arms. In the rear, the hydraulic bushing mounts the trailing arm to the body. Is it a BMW?

Hydraulics 130

Hydraulics Electronics Software Engineering 130

CATI

OCTOBER 12, 2023

As a diesel mechanic apprentice, gaining a deeper understanding of diesel engine components, electronic systems, and hydraulics is paramount.

Diesel Mechanics 111

Diesel Mechanics Apprenticeship Mechanic Technical 111

Tomorrow's Technician

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The exception to this rule is vehicles with electronic brake distribution. ESC systems add software and sensors like yaw, steering angle and even control of the throttle to keep the vehicle under control. This will release or bleed off the hydraulic pressure that is holding the wheel. ABS is the foundation of the ESC system.

Hydraulics 130

Hydraulics Mechanic Electronics Vehicle 130

Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 2, 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