ASE A5 Brakes: Theory, Diagnosis, Overhaul and ASE A5 service for modern braking systems.
About this audiobook
Master the art and science of modern vehicle stopping power.
Automotive Brake Systems: Principles, Diagnosis, and Service delivers a complete, technician-focused blueprint designed to take readers from foundational shop safety to advanced electronic vehicle control. Fully aligned with ASE Education Foundation standards and the ASE A5 certification task list, this authoritative text provides the exact knowledge needed to excel in today's high-tech repair facilities.
Explore every essential aspect of braking systems: hydraulic principles, fluid dynamics, precision machining of drums and rotors, and power-assist systems. Then, bridge the gap between mechanical hardware and modern digital architecture. Detailed chapters walk you through antilock brakes (ABS), traction control (TCS), electronic stability control (ESC), electric parking brakes, and emerging brake-by-wire technologies. You'll also learn the critical diagnosis of regenerative braking on hybrid and electric vehicles and their integration with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).
Packed with real-world diagnosis routines, noise-vibration-harshness (NVH) troubleshooting, and a full-length ASE A5 practice exam with in-depth rationales, this guide is an indispensable asset for vocational students, professional technicians, and automotive educators alike.
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About the author
I write in two distinct fields: comprehensive Automotive Technology textbooks and faith-centered books drawn from my ministry messages, revivals, and Bible studies.
Automotive & Educational Background
With over 35 years of hands-on automotive shop experience and a passion for teaching, I strive to mold and inspire the next generation of technicians. My journey began at Fresno City College, where an intro automotive class sparked a lifelong passion. After building a successful career—making top technician status at a General Motors dealership—I transitioned into education as an instructor at Las Positas College.
Professional Credentials & Certifications
Education:
B.A. in Organizational Management (Ashford University)
A.S. in Automotive Technology (Fresno City College)
Master & Advanced ASE Certifications:
Master Technician (A1–A9), Advanced Engine Performance (L1), Electronic Diesel (L2), Alternative Fuels & Hybrid (L3), General Service (G1), Compressed Natural Gas (F1), Heavy Duty Truck (T1, T2, T3, T6), Truck Equipment (E1), Mechanical/Electrical Body (B5), Exhaust Specialist (X1), Parts Specialist (P1), and Service Consultant (C1).
Industry Honors:
General Motors World Class Technician (#2 in California, #7 Worldwide), Isuzu Master Elite Technician, NACAT, B'laster, and Tomorrow’s Tech* Instructor of the Month (March 2026).
Specialized Training & Certifications:
California Smog Inspector, Repair Technician, & Instructor, HDIM Referee, Certified Hybrid, Alternative Fuel, & EV Trainer, Tesla Emergency Response, Mike Rowe Works Ethics Certification, HVAC 609, I-Car & ACDelco Certified Instructor, NC3 Certified (Zeus, Oscilloscopes, Verus Edge, Shop Key, Precision Measurement, Torque, TPMS, Procut, B2000P, T7800, Pro X, Multimeters).
Industry Memberships:
ASE, CAT, NACAT, SAE, SEMA, and PRI.
Advice for Aspiring Technicians:
"Buckle down, go to class, apply yourself, listen, and learn. Just because you think you can work on cars does not mean you can. I learn every day. If you cannot accept that there is much to learn, one day you will wake up and be disappointed at the life that you have made for yourself."
Ministry & Community Service
Outside the classroom and shop, I am known as "Uncle B." I proudly serve at Courts of Praise Church in Manteca, California, where I hold several key roles:
* Deacon & Co-President, Board of Directors
* Men’s Ministry President
* Head of Safety & Security
* Maintenance, Operations, & Facilities
Serving the Lord is a joy—as Matthew 11:30 reminds us, *"His yoke is easy and His burden is light."
Personal Life
When I’m not teaching or serving at church, I love spending quality time with my wife and three adopted children. I am an avid firearms collector and enjoy range days practicing marksmanship. Friday nights are reserved for date night, and Sunday mornings are for church!
