brake test

Brake test sheet

We used the rollers to do a brake test today.  I was surprised that the MOT tests for front wheel balance only.  Rear wheels out of balance can pass as long as the total braking effort is high enough.

Brake system components

Just spent a day investigating, dismantling and rebuilding various brake parts.  Interesting how many different designs there are.

Paul had brought in calipers off one of his cars.  There were dirty see below.

Brakes

Monday is mechanical repair day.  Today we dealt with drum brakes.  Here is course tutor Steve Gilbertson helping us put it back together,

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