This special series of 3 Hour Technical Training Clinics was launched in 2005.
These Clinics have been created exclusively for Traction store customers.

If you are interested in attending, talk to your Traction Heavy Duty Parts store representative for dates and times.

Level ONE courses are for entry level employees and a refresher for the more experienced mechanics.

In our level ONE courses the content developed is intended to inform, stimulate and educate mechanics in alternate approaches covering; installation, adjustment and repair. We are NOT teaching repair. We believe you already know how to repair, but we will offer some new approaches to troubleshooting and failure analysis.

Air Brake Systems – 28 pages Clinic manual Francais or English
Shop safety. The air system function from compressor to the brake actuators.
When an engine is started how and where does compressed air charge the system. We discuss what happens at 6, 60, 95, 125, 150, 200, 250 PSI. Air dryer cycles, too frequent. What approach do we take? Do we have the correct dryer? When air system leaks develop, what are the troubleshooting options?
Discuss the options of standard versus long stroke brake chambers.

Mechanical Brake Systems - 36 pages Clinic manual Francais or English
Starting at the brake actuators, we work our way from cutting spring brakes push rods, to discussing the operations of all five brands of automatic slack adjusters, checking brake strokes, brake adjustment, talking basics of friction, s-cams, brake wear, wheel end adjustments and offer a few troubleshooting tips.

Antilock Brake Systems – 28 pages Clinic manual Francais or English
Starts with identification of components from 2S/1M through 6S/6M systems. We discuss Level 1, 2, and 3 troubleshooting. Level 1 is when mechanics use blink codes or DVOM’s to identify and correct ABS fault codes. Level 2 is when mechanic uses a hand held tester to identify and correct ABS fault codes. Axle by axle and side by side systems are identified. Level 3 is NOT covered in this presentation, since these mechanics are using computers and software to troubleshoot.

Release of the suspension programs has been delayed to Mid 2007

Air Suspensions 36 Pages
There are many styles of air suspensions. Our focus in this program is to help with understanding, installation, inspection and repair of air suspensions. We will discuss parts identification, troubleshooting of load leveling valves, air springs, trailer alignment, understanding underslung and overslung suspensions. A great starter suspensions program.

Steel Spring Suspensions –36 Pages
Steel spring suspensions look simple to those of us on the outside of that industry. Our focus in this clinic is to assist with parts identification, how to accurately measure steel springs, torque rods, etc. Measuring ride height. Discuss the need for trailer alignment. Knowing where to look for potential failures. Troubleshooting beyond the general repair.