Auto Diagnosis & Training Software

Brake Diagnosis & Repair Training Software

Brake Guide software main menu screen


A Quick Reference Guide to Basic Brake Service & Diagnosis

BRAKE GUIDE covers what you need to know to diagnose & repair today's brake systems. This program covers the basics of how your brakes work, how to diagnose and troubleshoot common brake problems, and how to repair common brake problems on most makes and models of vehicle.

NOTE: BRAKE GUIDE provides general guidance on brake diagnosis and repair. It does NOT contain vehicle specific repair manual information. If you need vehicle specific repair information, Click Here for a list of OEM and aftermarket service information resources.

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):

basics screen

hydraulics screen

disc brake screen

reference screen

measure rotor screen

diagnostic tips screen


If you are looking for training information about Antilock Brakes (ABS), see our ABS Guide program.

BRAKE GUIDE can be used as a study reference guide in the shop, classroom or to prepare for the ASE Brake certification test.

System Requirements:

Program will run on ANY version of Windows (XP, 7, 10 or 11).

Please Note: This software will NOT run on an Apple/MAC computer or laptop, or an iphone or Android smart phone or tablet..

PRICE: $9.95 for download.

Sorry, No Refunds on Software



How to Order Brake Guide:


Click BUY NOW Button Below if you wish to buy Brake Guide now for $9.95 and receive it as a DOWNLOAD.

When payment is received, you will be emailed a DOWNLOAD LINK for the program.

You can then download the setup file to your computer, then click the setup file to install the software.
NOTE: Orders are usually sent same day except holidays and weekends.

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If you have any download questions or issues, see our Tech Support page for help.



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