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More knowledge through training

The automotive industry is shaped by fast technological developments.

This also applies to brakes, where increasingly complex systems and higher safety factors place ever-growing demands on mechanics. For this reason, skills and knowledge should be continuously refreshed after the initial vocational training. TMD Friction offers in-depth technical advice and training programmes centered around the subject of brakes and safety. These offer you a competitive edge that your customers will appreciate. TMD Friction is offering various training modules that can be individually configured and combined.

 


Modul 1

BRAKE FRICTION BASICS

Zeit
Duration: approx. 2 hours

Brake basics
- Types
- Physical backgrounds

Pad/lining basics
- Classification of friction materials
- Development
- Composition
- Production

TMD Friction Know-How
- Bonding process
- Secondary measures
- Troubleshooting

Legal Basis
- Homologations
- Patents

Benchmark
- Presentation of test reports

Assessment criteria for pads and linings
- Differences between O.E. and low-cost suppliers

commercial/technial

Tacho



Modul 2

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Zeit

Duration: approx. 2 hours

Catalogues (print & online)
- Types
- Configuration
- Use
- Individual catalogue preparation (print on demand)

Media
- Newsletter
- Internet
- Brochures, Flyer

commercial/technical

Zeit



Modul 3

EXTENDEND PRODUCT RANGE

Zeit
Duration: approx. 2 hours

Brake discs, brake drums, brake shoes
-
Spezification
- Product features

Brake fluid, brake cleaner, CeraTec
-
Spezification
- Fields of application

Accessories (wear indicator, damping shim, etc.)
- Overview
- Fields of application

commercial/technical

Tacho



Modul 4

FITTING THE BRAKE PAD/LINING

Zeit
Duration: approx. 1,5 hours

Disc brake/drum brake
-
Testing work
- Tips & tricks
- Vehicle-specific instructions
- Error prevention
- Use of secial tools

commercial/technical

Tacho



Modul 5

PROCESSING COMPLAINTS

Zeit
Duration: approx. 2 hours

Fault identification
-
Shortfalls
- Incorrect delivery

Legal bases

Complaints procedure

commercial/technical

Tacho



Modul 6

MARKET ANALYSIS

Zeit
Duration: approx. 1 hour

Structure
-
OE, OES, IAM
- Market shares

Who makes what?
- Overview of competition
- Servicev comparison

commercial/technical

Tacho


Apart from modules M1-M6, which are knowledge based, we also offer practical training courses.
Here, the knowledge gained is expanded by means of practical exercises.


Praxis 1

Practical Training 1 "PLANT VISIT"

Zeit
Duration: approx. 3 hours

Production

Test drice

Test benches

Laboratory

Technical laboratory

commercial/technical

Tacho



Praxis 2

Pratical Training 2 "FITTING THE BRAKE PAD/LINING"

Zeit
Duration: approx. 2 hours

In conjunction with M4:

Disc brake/drum brake
- Testing work
- Tips & tricks
- Vehicle-specific instructions
- Error prevention
- Use of special tools

commercial/technical

Tacho



Praxis 3

Practical Training 3 "PROCESSING COMPLAINTS"

Zeit
Duration: approx. 2 hours

In conjunction with M5:

Fault identification
- Damage profiles
- Shortfalls
- Incorrect delivery

Legal bases

Complaints procedure

commercial/technical

Tacho

The modules described here will be tailored to the interests of the participants, i.e. a differentiation will be made depending on the field of application (passenger car/commercial vehicle) and level of training (commercial, technical and/or manual). Our training includes contents for workshops, commerce, expert advisers, and schools for master craftsmen. The times stated are guidelines to be individually adjusted according to the target group. Place and time, as well as costs and content, must be agreed with the training manager who will deliver the course.

 

 

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