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Course in Brake Configuration for Off-Road Vehicles

Online 300-hour course in brake configuration for off-road vehicles. 6 modules covering UNECE Regulation No. 13-H (passenger car braking), UNECE Regulation No. 90 (replacement pads and discs) and MATLAB/Simulink. Dedicated tutor and open enrolment.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Analyse the particularities of braking off-road.

02

Select discs, calipers, pads and brake hoses according to use.

03

Calculate brake distribution and the required braking force.

04

Assess thermal management and fatigue risk on prolonged descents.

05

Configure ABS, descent control and other electronic braking systems.

06

Plan maintenance, testing and the legalisation of modifications.

07

Design the brake configuration for a specific off-road vehicle.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Brake systems engineer looking to specialise in Brake Configuration for Off-Road Vehicles.
  • Off-road vehicle preparer looking to specialise in Brake Configuration for Off-Road Vehicles.
  • 4×4 workshop technician looking to specialise in Brake Configuration for Off-Road Vehicles.
  • Vehicle modification engineer looking to specialise in Brake Configuration for Off-Road Vehicles.
  • Competition engineer looking to specialise in Brake Configuration for Off-Road Vehicles.
  • ITV technician looking to specialise in Brake Configuration for Off-Road Vehicles.
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to enter off-road vehicle preparation.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • UNECE Regulation No. 13-H (passenger car braking)
  • UNECE Regulation No. 90 (replacement pads and discs)
  • RD 866/2010 (processing of vehicle modifications)
  • SAE J2522 (brake effectiveness testing on a dynamometer, AK Master)
  • ISO 611 (braking vocabulary)
  • ISO 4925 (brake fluids)
  • ISO 26262 (functional safety in road vehicles)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Requirements specific to off-road use
  2. 1.2Variable grip and wheel lock-up
  3. 1.3Braking on gradients and under load
  4. 1.4Service, emergency and parking brakes
  5. 1.5Regulations applicable to the vehicle
  6. 1.6Brake circuit architecture
  7. 1.7Front-to-rear distribution
  8. 1.8Terminology and quantities
  9. 1.9Documentation of the original system
  10. 1.10Workshop: characterising a vehicle's braking system
  1. 2.1Discs: diameter, thickness and ventilation
  2. 2.2Pads: compounds and temperature range
  3. 2.3Fixed and floating calipers
  4. 2.4Wheel cylinder and pedal ratio
  5. 2.5Brake servo and its behaviour
  6. 2.6Rigid and flexible brake hoses
  7. 2.7Brake fluid and boiling point
  8. 2.8Drums: when they still make sense
  9. 2.9Compatibility and homologation of parts
  10. 2.10Practice: selecting components for a vehicle
  1. 3.1Load transfer during braking
  2. 3.2Calculating force on each axle
  3. 3.3Ideal and actual distribution
  4. 3.4Limiting valves and proportioning valves
  5. 3.5Adjustable proportioning valve in competition
  6. 3.6Achievable deceleration and grip
  7. 3.7Pedal travel and effort
  8. 3.8Verification on a brake tester
  9. 3.9Interpreting the results
  10. 3.10Practice: calculating and adjusting distribution
  1. 4.1Energy dissipated on a long descent
  2. 4.2Material and vapour fade
  3. 4.3Cooling of discs and ducts
  4. 4.4Protection against mud and water
  5. 4.5Braking with engine braking and low-range gearing
  6. 4.6Exhaust brake and retarders
  7. 4.7Severe-use cycles
  8. 4.8Temperature measurement
  9. 4.9Maintenance after severe use
  10. 4.10Practice: prolonged descent test
  1. 5.1ABS and its behaviour off-road
  2. 5.2ABS off-road modes
  3. 5.3Hill descent control on gradients
  4. 5.4Stability and traction control
  5. 5.5Interaction with differential locks
  6. 5.6Diagnosing electronic faults
  7. 5.7Wheel sensors and their protection
  8. 5.8When to deactivate and on what criteria
  9. 5.9System event logging
  10. 5.10Practice: functional check of the system
  1. 6.1Periodic system inspection
  2. 6.2Bleeding and fluid change
  3. 6.3Replacing discs and pads
  4. 6.4Machining and disc flatness
  5. 6.5Parking brake: adjustment
  6. 6.6Testing on track and on gradient
  7. 6.7Pre-departure checklist
  8. 6.8Common preparation errors
  9. 6.9Real cases of braking failure
  10. 6.10Final project: brake configuration and validation
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and a dedicated technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MATLAB/Simulink, CarSim, ANSYS Mechanical (thermal), advanced Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for braking tests on gradients and loose terrain, disc temperature measurement during prolonged descent, and verification on an ITV brake tester. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final integrating project.

Accredited laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor test bench, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-driven final project:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operating limits.
Industry mentoring:lecturers with experience in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:a safety-by-design approach, with cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as core pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Periodic system inspection

Analyse the particularities of braking off-road.

Bleeding and fluid change

Select discs, calipers, pads and brake hoses according to use.

Replacing discs and pads

Calculate brake distribution and the required braking force.

Machining and disc flatness

Assess thermal management and fatigue risk on prolonged descents.

Parking brake: adjustment

Configure ABS, descent control and other electronic braking systems.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Brake systems engineerOff-road vehicle preparer4×4 workshop technicianVehicle modification engineerCompetition engineerITV technician
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior qualifications are required.
  • An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • A sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical regulations.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme comprises 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with full-time work.

You will work with MATLAB/Simulink, CarSim, ANSYS Mechanical (thermal) and advanced Excel. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

You will receive a SEIUM Institute diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the final integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or Postgraduate Diploma in the same area count towards the higher-level programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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