Auto Diagnosis & Training Software

Brake Diagnosis & Repair Training Software

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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.

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 more in-depth information about Antilock Brakes (ABS), see our ABS Guide program.

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

System Requirements:

Program requires Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 (Win 8 for desktop but NOT Win 8 RT for tablets), or Windows 10.

Please Note: This software will NOT run on an Apple/MAC computer, laptop or smart phone, or an Android phone or tablet unless you have installed a "Windows Emulator" utility program..

PRICE: $14.95 for download version, add $3.95 for a CD sent by First Class mail.

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How To Order Brake Guide software:


Click BUY NOW 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 are processed manually but are usually sent the same day (unless it is a holiday, weekend or I am out of the office).

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The CD will be sent to you today (or next business day) by First Class mail.
Allow 3 to 5 business days for domestic mail delivery.

(Note: CDs are NOT available for customers outside the U.S. Please order the download version (see above).

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Click Here if you wish to order Brake Guide by mail (printable order form)

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