Introduction to Chassis Systems/Safety/Brake Inspection.Getting Started in the Shop.Brakes Fundamentals.Master Cylinder and Hydraulics Fundamentals.Master cylinder and hydraulic system service.Drum Brake Fundamentals and Service.Disc Brake Fundamentals and Service.Friction Materials, Drums and Rotors.Other Brake Systems: Parking Brake and Power Brake.Anti-lock Brakes Fundamentals and Service.Bearings/Seals/Greases.Tire and Wheel Fundamentals.Tire and Wheel Service.Suspension System Fundamentals.Suspension System Service.Steering Fundamentals.Steering System Service.Wheel Alignment Fundamentals.Wheel Alignment Service.Front Wheel Drive Axles Fundamentals and Service.Rear Wheel Drive Shafts and Axles Fundamentals and Service.Driveline Vibration.

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Tim Gilles has authored or coauthored several textbooks and has been active in professional associations for many years. He was president and a board member of the California Automotive Teachers (CAT), a board member and election committee chair of the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT), a member of the California Community College Chancellor's Trade and Industry Advisory Committee, and education committee chair for the Santa Barbara Chapter of the Independent Automotive Professionals Association. Mr. Gilles has also served several terms as a board member of the Santa Barbara Automotive Service Council and is active in industry associations such as AERA, The Automotive Repair Coalition, and IATN, including delivering presentations at numerous conferences. He was an automotive teacher for 38 years and is professor emeritus in the Automotive Technology Department at Santa Barbara City College. Mr. Gilles has held the industry certifications of ASE Master Automotive Technician and ASE Master Engine Machinist.

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