Air Brake Adjustment

Air Brake Adjustment

This course is intended to provide information on the laws, regulations and correct procedures for checking and performing Air Brake Adjustments. The Trade Qualification & Apprenticeship Act-amended by Reg.269/96, allowed drivers to adjust air brake chamber push rod stroke on trucks and trailers. so equipped, provided that they had successfully completed an approved course of study. This course is presented by the Ontario Safety League on behalf of the Ministry of Education and Training, Ontario. 

We ensure to provide you with the best services. ABS SafeCom offers training facility for Air Brake Adjustment. The concerned course guarantees full training in the adjustment of the air brake system. The driver becomes knowledgeable to legally adjust the S-can Air Brake System after the successful completion of this course. Our company specializes in safety and compliance issues within the transportation industry. This course is intended to provide information on the laws, regulations and correct procedures for checking and performing Air Brake Adjustments. The Trade Qualification & Apprenticeship Act-amended by Reg.269/96, allow drivers to adjust air brake chamber, push rod stroke on trucks and trailers, provided that they had successfully completed an approved course of study. This course is presented by the Ontario Safety League on behalf of the Ministry of Education and Training, Ontario.

We also have an online course for Air Brake Adjustment which is easily accessible for the drivers covering all the integral sessions and seminars. 

Our Head Office is in Ontario, wherein we provide preliminary training to make sure that the drivers become more effective in their driving abilities, strive hard to upgrade their existing skills through cutting edge techniques and materials. By building and polishing their skills, the drivers will stay alert to avoid any financial loss and flaws.

Upon completion of the course, the drivers will retain a thorough knowledge of all the important rules and regulations that are necessary for operating the Air Brake Adjustment. Drivers will also be able to identify defects once they are clear with all the concepts which will enable them to deliver and supply loads and heavy haul safely and on time.

Our branch in Mississauga also delivers a similar course covering fields such as defects identification, checking brake adjustments, other components and brake types. We serve as one of the primary safety and management service providers to companies with fleet as well as trained drivers, pragmatic guidance for safe operation and for well organized functioning of the business.

Hence, it is mandatory to have a check on the daily pre and post inspections or else the driver can be judged responsible incase the brakes are not working or adjusted properly.

ABS SafeCom ensures to train its drivers to avoid any obstacle. Our training courses are handled by our extremely professional experts who provide the knowledge and expertise to guide the drivers.

  • Importance of good driving techniques
  • Components of S-CAM foundation brakes
  • Identifying defects
  • Checking brake adjustments
  • Performing brake adjustment
  • Other components & brake types

Upon successful completion, participants will be able to:

  • Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the laws and regulations that apply to performing Air Brake Adjustments
  • Be proficient in checking the proper condition and functioning of an air brake system
  • Deliver cargo safely and on time
  • Reduce maintenance costs and downtime
  • Identify defects in the air brake components
  • Check and adjust pushrod travel

Prerequisites: Drivers must hold a valid license with ‘Z’ endorsement

Format Classroom: Interactive workshop with formal instruction, video, discussion and hands-on training on working brake assembly- in-class and on actual vehicle.

Resources: Supplied: Driver’s manual, Brake Adjustment Limit laminated Card and handouts.

Evaluation: Full attendance, class participation, written and practical test or successful completion.

Duration: 6 Hours

Certification: M.T.O. approved Wallet Card from ONTARIO SAFETY LEAGUE.

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