7th January 2008 - Bendix Announces New Brake Training School

New Training Course Incorporates Lessons from Former Air Brake and Foundation Brake Training Classes

Both new and experienced technicians can soon gain cost-saving expertise from the new, all-inclusive Brake Training School from Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC, the North American leader in commercial vehicle safety and braking system technologies.

The comprehensive Bendix Brake Training School – conducted by veteran, 100 percent ASE-certified Bendix Service, Warranty, and Training (SWAT) team experts – combines the former Bendix Air Brake and Foundation Brake Training schools into one complete course. It allows maintenance professionals to learn about description, operation, and service elements for the total range of components found within dual air brake systems. “The Bendix brake school experience is like no other. Our instructors engage the students in a carefully crafted mix of lecture, practical exercises and hands-on work.

By providing this training to help technicians efficiently and effectively maintain and repair the systems, we’re helping fleets and owner-operators decrease their downtime and service costs,” said John Reid, SWAT team manager.

“At Bendix, we believe it’s important to offer this course to keep attendees, who represent a cross section of product and service personnel from fleets and other organizations, apprised of the latest technical information regarding the operation and service of air brake and foundation brake systems. It’s an important way to help keep trucks in good working order and, ultimately, help ensure safety on the highways.”

Participants will learn from a curriculum that includes: the fundamentals of compressed air; tactics for air system failure mode diagnosis and troubleshooting; and air brake system and foundation brake components, including air compressors, valves, foundation drum brake and air disc brakes, slack adjusters, brake chambers, shoes and drums. Additional topics covered include antilock braking systems (ABS) and stability technologies such as the Bendix® ESP® Electronic Stability Program. Various class exercises with hands-on activities are provided and participants receive a comprehensive workbook enabling them to take their lessons home with them.

Bendix began offering training schools more than 50 years ago, making it among the longest running programs in the industry. To date, nearly 200,000 people have successfully completed Bendix training. Unlike other programs available, the comprehensive Bendix curriculum integrates education about the entire braking system with an introduction to service needs for today’s emerging technologies. The school has continued to benefit from a constant stream of referrals from past attendees. The 2008 Bendix Brake Training School will kick off on Tuesday, March 11, in Springdale, Arizona. The course will be offered in nearly 20 cities across the United States. For a full listing of locations and dates, visit www.bendix.com.

Class size is limited and enrollment is on a first come, first served basis. Registration may be completed online at www.bendix.com or www.foundationbrakes.com, by phone (1-800-AIR-BRAKE, option 5), or via fax (216-651-3261).

About Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, a member of the Knorr-Bremse Group, develops and supplies leading-edge active safety technologies, air brake charging, and control systems and components under the Bendix® brand name for medium- and heavy-duty trucks, tractors, trailers, buses, and other commercial vehicles throughout North America. An industry pioneer, employing more than 2,000 people, Bendix is driven to deliver solutions for improved vehicle performance, safety, and overall operating cost. Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems is headquartered in Elyria, Ohio, with manufacturing plants in Acuña, Mexico; and Huntington, Ind. For more information, call 1-800-AIR-BRAKE (1-800-247-2725) or visit www.bendix.com.

Source: Bendix Press Release