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Brake Mechanic
Brake mechanics diagnose faults, and repair, replace or
overhaul and test the parts of disc, drum or power brake
systems used on all types of motor vehicles.
Brake mechanics may perform the following tasks:
- work out faults in brake systems by driving the vehicle
and noting its performance, and by talking to the vehicle
operator
- diagnose and correct anti-lock braking faults
- examine brake units, including steel and flex hoses and
handbrake cables, for wear, damage or possible failure, and
repair or renew as required
- measure brake drums and disc rotors to determine if wear
or finished size is excessive
- test brake units to make sure outputs are to the
specified level (this includes electronics now widely used
on late model vehicles and trailer/caravan brakes)
- repair or replace leaky brake cylinders
- attach new linings to brake shoes by bonding or riveting
(this is a separate semi-skilled operation in some repair
shops)
- machine discs and drum brakes where indicated
- fit the wheel onto the axle and adjust clearances
- fill the master brake cylinder with brake fluid and then
test
- bleed the hydraulic system with an understanding of
split systems.
Brake mechanics may specialise in light or heavy vehicles.
Some brake mechanics specialise in compressed air brake
systems that operate on trucks, buses and semi-trailers.
Required Skills - Brake Mechanic
- enjoy practical and manual work
- mechanical aptitude
- able to work accurately
- free from skin allergies caused by oils, grease or
petrol
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