Brake Diagnosis & Repair Training Software
* * Updated 2/22/2005 * *
A Quick Reference Guide to Brake Service & Diagnosis
BRAKE GUIDE covers all the basics
you need to know to diagnose & service today's brake systems. This program covers all the things
NOT covered in a typical shop manual, like how the various brake components work, how
to diagnose and troubleshoot common brake problems, and repair tips that can be used
on any make or model of vehicle.
NOTE: BRAKE GUIDE does NOT contain service manual type repair information for specific vehicles. It covers basic service procedures and diagnostics that are common to ALL vehicles. If you need vehicle specific repair information, try
ALLDATA. If you need a repair manual for your vehicle, Click Here
BRAKE GUIDE covers the following topics:
* Brake hydraulics
* Brake fluid
* Brake system components (master cylinder, calipers, wheel cylinders, brake lines)
* Parking brakes
* Power brakes
* Disc brakes
* Rotor resurfacing
* Drum brakes
* Friction linings (semi-met, nonasbestos organic (NAO) and ceramic)
* Brake troubleshooting
* Basic brake service procedures
* Basics of antilock brakes and ABS Diagnosis
Sample Screens from the program (showing popup images over system description & diagnostic text windows):
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If you are looking for more in-depth information about Antilock Brakes (ABS), see our ABS Guide program.
BRAKE GUIDE can also be used as a study reference guide in the shop, classroom or to prepare for the ASE Brake certification test.
BRAKE GUIDE is available as a download or on a CD. The program will run on Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP or Vista.
PRICE: $19.95 for download version, add $3.99 for a CD sent by First Class mail.
How To Order Brake Guide software:
Click Here if you wish to order Brake Guide by mail (printable order form)
Click Button Below if you wish to buy Brake Guide now and receive it as a DOWNLOAD file.
(The program will be sent to you as an email ZIP file attachment when we receive notice of your credit card payment ):
NOTE: Orders placed late at night or on holidays may not be processed until next business day.
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Click Button Below if you want to order Brake Guide on a CD...
The CD will be sent to you today (or next business day) by First Class mail:
Brake Articles from the Carley Technical Library:
Doing A Complete Brake Job
Fixes For Common Brake Problems
Silencing Brake Squeal
Eliminating Brake Noise
More on Brake Noise
Preventing Disc Brake Dust
About Ceramic Brake Pads
More on Ceramic Brake Pads
Update On Application Specific Brake Linings
Choosing Brake Friction Materials
Rating Aftermarket Brake Linings: D3EA Testing
Brake Rotors
Cautions on Composite Disc Brake Rotors
Drum Brake Wheel Cylinder Inspection & Service
Brake Lubricant
Brake Fluid: A Hot Topic
Bleeding Brakes
Asbestos still a hazard
Servicing Brake Hydraulics
Troubleshooting Power Brakes
Parking Brake Service
Brake-By-Wire
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