Course overview
Course features classroom (am) and practical workshop (pm) sessions, including:-• Trailer Braking:- Rules, Regulations & Reality (legislative overview• Agricultural Trailer Braking Hardware (what should do what – Hydraulic & Pneumatic systems)• HSE-DfT-Industry Agricultural Trailer Braking Study (research findings)• Choosing, Using and Upgrading Trailer Brakes (making the right choices) • Maintaining Trailer Brakes (theory behind the practice)• Practical Workshop Demonstrations (braking system disassembly, maintenance & re-assembly)• Attendees receive comprehensive course notes and copies of all electronic presentations used.This course is delivered by a tractor industry consultant, who provides an overview of hydraulic & air braking systems and revised UK & new EU tractor-trailer braking requirements. A practical guide of what to look for when buying new; the scope for upgrading existing trailer brakes, and exactly how to keep it all properly maintained, roadworthy & legal. Everything you thought you didn’t really need to know ……. until it wouldn’t stop…… or DVSA had a look!
