Suspension & Active Safety Systems – Pneumatic and Electronic Brake System (EBS)

This course is designed to give the participant the skills and knowledge to diagnose and repair the pneumatics and electricals of the Electronic Braking System Particular reference is made to the safety aspects of working on and with a truck braking system from a liability point of view especially technicians working on Service 24 Hour breakdown.

Course Objectives

You will be able to:

• State the difference between ABS brake system (Global ABS) and the electronic brake systems (EBS)
• Describe the design of the new air compressors
• Differentiate the different operating principals of the new air compressors
• Read and use the pneumatic function schematics, Describe the system design of the ABS brake system (Global ABS)
• Identify the different versions of the EAPU
• Explain the functions of the EAPU
• Test the four circuit protection valve
• Check the pressure retention function of the electronic air-processing unit according to manufacturer specifications
• Explain possible tests on the EAPU performed with the diagnostic unit
• Solve theoretical problems using the pneumatic circuit diagrams
• Describe system failures and how to avoid them
• Compressed-air line connector identification
• Explain the design and task of the individual system components of the EBS brake system
• Describe the design of the EBS brake system
• Identify the main brake valves on the vehicle
• Describe special features of the system design of the EBS on the different vehicle models
• Perform tests on the system components of the EBS brake system and the air brake system
• Apply possible diagnostic scope of the EBS brake system
• Describe the networking of the electrical systems in the new Actros, Antos, Arocs and Atego truck model series
• Describe how to establish a meaningful brake readings
• Describe the trailer brake operation and testing the truck supply and signal to the trailer
• Test the system pressures
• Test the brake pressures in relation to axle load
• Perform target-oriented function tests on individual components