Light Vehicle Brake Fitting Course Outline
The IMI Brake Fitting course is 3 days in duration and aimed at Technicians involved
with brake inspection and fitting. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 months practical brake fitting experience and possess
good communication skills.
Successful candidates will receive an IMI Quality Approved Award in brake Fitting. As well as
being recognised throughout the Motor Industry, this qualification will also count as a credit towards the Nationally recognised Technical
Certificate in Vehicle Fitting and will satisfy the underpinning knowledge requirements of the Vehicle Fitting NVQ.
Course Details: Classroom based theory session
Workshop practice session
Examination and assessment
Course Content
Theoretical
Health & Safety
Brake types (disc brake & drum brakes)
Hydraulic operating systems
Brake arrangements
Brake
valves
Brake fluid
Servo assistance
Introduction to ABS
Practical
Brake pad removal and re-fitting
Brake shoe removal and re-fitting
Manufacturing
a brake pipe
Bleeding a hydraulic system
IMI assessment and test
A multi-choice
theory question paper
Four practical assessments, observed by an IMI approved assessor.
Course Fees £285.00 + VAT. (Discounts available for group bookings)
