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Adjusting Parking Brakes

Brake & Front End

These standards are set by the Department of Transportation (DOT), and the kicker is these standards must be met with the force applied by a little old lady. First, it must be able to hold the vehicle on an incline. Second, it must be able to stop a vehicle under a specific distance if the hydraulic brakes have failed.

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What You Can Do With Automotive Technician Training

Arizona Automotive Institute

The skills you can learn during your training and earning a degree may be transferable to other jobs in the transportation industry, helping you find a path that can provide long-term job satisfaction.

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What You Can Do With Automotive Technician Training

Arizona Automotive Institute

The skills you can learn during your training and earning a degree may be transferable to other jobs in the transportation industry, helping you find a path that can provide long-term job satisfaction.