Unlike other books, which seem to offer little more than service manual material, Automotive Brake Systems reflects Halderman's real world experience, offering complete coverage of the parts, operation, design and troubleshooting of brake systems, and answering the why's along with the how's. KEY TOPICS- Coverage includes vehicle construction, fasteners and safety; braking system principles, components and operation; master cylinders and hydraulic diagnosis and service; wheel bearings and service; drum brakes operation, diagnosis and service; disc brakes operation, diagnosis and service; parking brake operation, diagnosis and service; machining brake drums and rotors; power brake unit operation, diagnosis and service; ABS components and operation; and ABS diagnosis and service. MARKET- For practicing automotive mechanics/technicians and anyone interested in automotive brake systems.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.