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MindTap for Pickeril's Today's Technician: Automotive Brake Systems, 4 terms Instant Access, 7th Edition

Ken Pickerill

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MindTap for Pickeril's Today's Technician: Automotive Brake Systems, 4 terms Instant Access 7th Edition by Ken Pickerill

Overview

MindTap Automotive for Pickerill’s TODAY'S TECHNICIAN: AUTOMOTIVE BRAKE SYSTEMS, Seventh Edition, is the digital learning solution that powers students from memorization to mastery. It gives you complete control of your course--to provide engaging content, to challenge every individual, and to build student confidence. Empower students to accelerate their progress with MindTap. MindTap: Powered by You.

MindTap gives you complete ownership of your content and learning experience. Customize the interactive syllabi, emphasize the most important topics, and add your own material or notes in the eBook.

Ken Pickerill

Ken Pickerill was a Certified Master Automotive Technician (with ASE Area L1 and X1) and an instructor at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. Mr. Pickerill was a technician for 22 years before entering the training field, and he earned more than 40 years of technical and teaching experience over the span of his career. He received his master's degree in career and technical education from Indiana State University.
  • MindTap is an outcome-driven application that propels students from memorization to mastery. It’s the only platform that gives you complete ownership of your course. With it, you can challenge all students, build their confidence, and empower them to be unstoppable.
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CLASSROOM MANUAL.
1. Brake System Fundamentals.
2. Principles and Theories of Operation.
3. Related Systems: Tire, Wheels, Bearings, and Suspensions.
4. Master Cylinder and Brake Fluid.
5. Hydraulic Lines, Valves, and Switches.
6. Power Brake Systems.
7. Disc Brakes.
8. Drum Brakes.
9. Parking Brakes.
10. Electrical Braking Systems.
11. Advanced Braking Systems

SHOP MANUAL.
1. Brake Safety.
2. Brake Service Tools and Equipment.
3. Related System Service.
4. Master Cylinder and Brake Fluid Service.
5. Hydraulic Line, Valve, and Switch Service.
6. Power Brake Service.
7. Disc Brake Service.
8. Drum Brake Service.
9. Parking Brake Service.
10. Electrical Brake Systems.
11. Advanced Braking Systems.
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This Cengage solution can be seamlessly integrated into most Learning Management Systems (Blackboard, Brightspace by D2L, Canvas, Moodle, and more) but does require a different ISBN for access codes. Please work with your Cengage Learning Consultant to ensure the proper course set up and ordering information. For additional information, please visit the LMS Integration site.

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  • ISBN-10: 1337564605
  • ISBN-13: 9781337564601
  • RETAIL $89.95

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  • ISBN-10: 1337564524
  • ISBN-13: 9781337564526
  • RETAIL $219.95

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Today's Technician: Automotive Brake Systems, Classroom and Shop Manual Pre-Pack

ISBN: 9781337564526
TODAY'S TECHNICIAN: AUTOMOTIVE BRAKE SYSTEMS, CLASSROOM AND SHOP MANUAL PRE-PACK, Seventh Edition, is a comprehensive resource that equips readers to understand, diagnose, and repair today's brake systems with confidence. Using a unique two-volume approach, the text covers the theory and application of the total brake system, subsystem, and components in the first volume (Classroom Manual), while the second (Shop Manual) explores real-world symptoms, diagnostics, and repairs. Known for its comprehensive coverage, accurate and up-to-date details, and abundant illustrations, the text is an ideal resource to prepare students for success as an automotive technician or pursuit of ASE certification. Now updated with extensive information on new and emerging technology and techniques--including hybrid vehicles, brake by wire, and electric brakes--the Seventh Edition also aligns with the ASE Education Foundation 2017 accreditation model and includes job sheets correlated to specific MLR, AST and MAST tasks.