IMIVF12 Inspect and Replace Light Vehicle Braking Systems and Components PDF

IMIVF12 Inspect and replace light vehicle braking systems and components Overview This standard is about inspecting light vehicle braking systems and replacing and adjusting braking system components. IMIVF12 Inspect and replace light vehicle braking syst...

IMIVF12 Inspect and replace light vehicle braking systems and components Overview This standard is about inspecting light vehicle braking systems and replacing and adjusting braking system components. IMIVF12 Inspect and replace light vehicle braking systems and components 1 IMIVF12 Inspect and replace light vehicle braking systems and components Performance criteria You must be able to: P1 select and use suitable personal protective equipment and vehicle coverings throughout all braking system testing and replacement activities P2 work in a way which minimises the risk of damage to the vehicle and its systems P3 carry out tests on braking systems relevant to the faults reported P4 conduct all testing and replacement activities following: P4.1 vehicle, equipment and component manufacturers’ recommendations P4.2 your workplace procedures P4.3 health and safety requirements P5 ensure your testing techniques clearly identify the possible cause of the braking system fault(s) P6 make clear and suitable recommendations for further action based upon the results of your inspection to the relevant person(s) P7 carry out removal and replacement activities using: P7.1 suitable tools and equipment P7.2 the correct techniques P7.3 the correct brake components for the vehicle P8 ensure that the replacement braking system operates correctly and safely prior to releasing the vehicle to the customer P9 ensure customers are advised of the bedding in procedures for new brakes prior to leaving your premises P10 dispose of removed brake components safely to comply with your workplace procedures P11 complete all brake inspection, adjustment and replacement activities within the agreed timescale P12 promptly report any anticipated delays in completion to the relevant person(s) IMIVF12 Inspect and replace light vehicle braking systems and components 2 IMIVF12 Inspect and replace light vehicle braking systems and components Knowledge and understanding You need to know Legislative and organisational requirements and procedures and understand: K1 the current health and safety legislation and workplace procedures relevant to workshop practices and personal and vehicle protection K2 the current legal requirements relating to vehicle braking systems K3 your workplace procedures for: K3.1 the referral of problems K3.2 reporting of delays to the completion of work K3.3 personal protection K3.4 vehicle protection K4 how to dispose of removed components in line with health and safety and legal requirements K5 the importance of disposing of waste safely and the consequences of not doing so to others and the environment K6 the importance of working to agreed timescales and keeping others informed of progress K7 the importance of promptly reporting anticipated delays to the relevant person(s) K8 the relationship between time and costs You need to know Tools and equipment and understand: K9 the tools and equipment used for inspection, testing and replacing braking system components and how to select and use them K10 how to perform safety and operational checks on tools and equipment You need to know Inspection, adjustment and replacement of braking systems and components and understand: K11 the purpose, function and layout of typical braking systems K12 the testing techniques and procedures associated with braking systems, including bedding in of braking system components K13 the removal and replacement procedures associated with brake components, including health and safety requirements K14 how to identify electronic braking systems, for example ABS, EBD, EBA, ESP IMIVF12 Inspect and replace light vehicle braking systems and components 3 IMIVF12 Inspect and replace light vehicle braking systems and components K15 how to check that replacement components are of the correct type and quality for the vehicle and conform to legal requirements where relevant i.e. Regulation 90 K16 how to make adjustments to braking systems K17 how to reset the electronic/mechanical brake pad wear indicator K18 how to check that components are functioning correctly and the importance of doing so before release to the customer K19 how to work safely avoiding injury to yourself, to others and damage to vehicles K20 the importance of checking and adjusting brake fluid level following repairs to braking system IMIVF12 Inspect and replace light vehicle braking systems and components 4 IMIVF12 Inspect and replace light vehicle braking systems and components Scope/range 1. Braking system components include: 1.1. brake discs 1.2. brake pads 1.3. brake shoes 1.4. brake drums 1.5. hydraulic 1.6. parking brake 1.7. electronic 1.8. pad warning indicator (electronic/mechanical) 2. Testing techniques include: 2.1. sensory 2.2. measurement 2.3. functional 2.4. electronic 3. Tools and equipment include: 3.1. hand tools 3.2. lifting and supporting equipment 3.3. special purpose tools 3.4. brake bleeding equipment 3.5. measuring equipment 3.6. electronic equipment IMIVF12 Inspect and replace light vehicle braking systems and components 5 IMIVF12 Inspect and replace light vehicle braking systems and components Additional This section contains examples and explanations of some of the terms used but information does not form part of the standard. Glossary Adjustments Examples include handbrake movement, topping up brake fluid level, brake shoe adjustment, pad to disc resetting. Agreed timescales Examples include job times set by your company or agreed with a specific customer. Brake discs Examples include solid, vented, steel, carbon ceramic, aluminium Electronic components Examples include ABS sensors, modulator units, fluid level sensors Hydraulic components Examples include wheel cylinders, callipers, brake pipes, brakes hoses, master cylinder, load proportioning/load sensing valves, ABS components and fluid type Measuring equipment Examples include micrometers, Vernier Calipers, dial test indicators and manufacturers’ specialist measuring equipment Parking brake This can be mechanical, electronic, auto-hold. Special purpose tools Examples include piston retracting tools, wind back tools, brake shoe horn/lifter, brake shoe clip remover, brake fluid testers and electronic reset tools IMIVF12 Inspect and replace light vehicle braking systems and components 6 IMIVF12 Inspect and replace light vehicle braking systems and components Testing equipment Examples include brake roller tester, brake decelerometer, brake fluid tester, precision measuring equipment, electronic testing equipment IMIVF12 Inspect and replace light vehicle braking systems and components 7 IMIVF12 Inspect and replace light vehicle braking systems and components Developed by IMI Version number 3 Date approved December 2021 Indicative review December 2024 date Validity Current Status Original Originating IMI Ltd organisation Original URN VF12 Relevant Vehicle Fitters; Vehicle Fitting Operations (Automotive) occupations Suite Vehicle Fitting Key words Inspect; adjust; replace; light; vehicle; braking; systems; components; IMIVF12 Inspect and replace light vehicle braking systems and components 8