Today's Technician: Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Brakes [Paperback]

Don Knowles (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0827372876 | ISBN-13: 978-0827372870 | Publication Date: April 2, 1998 | Edition: 1

Delmar presents the only up-to-date text focused exclusively on truck brakes. Systematic and comprehensive, this unique two book format presents theory and practice, with ample cross-reference, to increase learning and retention. Diagnostic and service procedures presented in the shop manual incorporate the latest equipment for best results. ASE task tables tie each chapter's procedures to professional standards while preparing students for certification. Additionally, case studies demonstrate the use of diagnostic skills in real-life settings

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About the Author

Don Knowles is the owner and manager of Knowles Automotive Training in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada. He is a member of several organizations, such as, Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), the Service Technicians Society (STS), North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT) and Council of Advanced Automotive Trainers (CAAT). He is an ASE Master Technician Automotive and he is an ASE advanced Engine Performance LI certified.

Product Details

• Paperback: 864 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 1 edition (April 2, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0827372876
• ISBN-13: 978-0827372870
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 9.2 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #313,607 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #96 in Books > Professional & Technical > Automotive > Mechanics

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4 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars medium/heavy duty truck brakes...., March 26, 1999

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Chester L. Coombes (Meadow Vista, California USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Today's Technician: Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Brakes (Paperback)

hi my name is chris j coombes..do you want to now about truck brakes like the jake-engine brake.will thin this book of 2.parts on truck brakes for big heavy duty rigs is for you. when it comes to saftey in slowing down in an emergency with big diesel,s like big rigs and fire engines that have thim brakes are the best way to slow down with... p,s. thes two books are for you''... thank you . chris j coombes...