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Course in Brake Testing on Roller Brake Testers

Online 300-hour course in brake testing on roller brake testers. 6 modules covering UN Regulation R13 (braking of heavy vehicles), UN Regulation R13-H (braking of passenger cars) and LabVIEW. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
Start datesOctober / March
LocationEurope (Madrid)
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Explain the physical fundamentals of braking and tyre-roller adhesion.

02

Describe the operation and calibration of roller brake testers.

03

Apply brake testing procedures in technical inspection.

04

Interpret the performance requirements of UN Regulations R13 and R13-H.

05

Plan bench tests for the development of brake systems.

06

Diagnose braking defects from measured data.

07

Carry out a complete brake testing project on a roller brake tester.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Brake systems engineer who wants to specialise in Brake Testing on Roller Brake Testers.
  • ITV inspector who wants to specialise in Brake Testing on Roller Brake Testers.
  • Test bench technician who wants to specialise in Brake Testing on Roller Brake Testers.
  • Chassis validation engineer who wants to specialise in Brake Testing on Roller Brake Testers.
  • Technical manager of an ITV station who wants to specialise in Brake Testing on Roller Brake Testers.
  • Vehicle diagnostics technician who wants to specialise in Brake Testing on Roller Brake Testers.
  • Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter vehicle technical inspection.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • UN Regulation R13 (braking of heavy vehicles)
  • UN Regulation R13-H (braking of passenger cars)
  • Directive 2014/45/EU (periodic technical roadworthiness inspection)
  • Royal Decree 920/2017 (technical inspection of vehicles)
  • Inspection Procedures Manual for ITV Stations
  • ISO 21069 (brake testing on roller brake testers)
  • UN Regulation R90 (replacement brake friction linings)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Braking dynamics and load transfer
  2. 1.2Tyre-ground friction coefficient
  3. 1.3Brake force distribution and proportioning valves
  4. 1.4Disc and drum brakes
  5. 1.5Friction materials and their behaviour
  6. 1.6ABS and slip control
  7. 1.7Parking brake
  8. 1.8Regenerative braking in electric vehicles
  9. 1.9Requirements of ECE R13 and R13-H
  10. 1.10Practical: calculation of braking forces per axle
  1. 2.1Principle of the roller brake tester
  2. 2.2Components: rollers, motors and sensors
  3. 2.3Measurement of braking force
  4. 2.4Slip and automatic stop
  5. 2.5Testers for light and heavy vehicles
  6. 2.6Testers for 4x4 and all-wheel-drive vehicles
  7. 2.7Calibration of brake testers
  8. 2.8Chassis dynamometer test benches
  9. 2.9Differences from inertia test benches
  10. 2.10Laboratory: calibration of a brake tester
  1. 3.1ITV braking inspection procedure
  2. 3.2Directive 2014/45/EU
  3. 3.3Inspection Procedures Manual
  4. 3.4Braking efficiency and imbalance
  5. 3.5Out-of-round rollers and force fluctuation
  6. 3.6Parking brake on a test bench
  7. 3.7Heavy vehicles and the extrapolation method
  8. 3.8Minor, major and dangerous defects
  9. 3.9Vehicles that cannot be tested on rollers
  10. 3.10Workshop: evaluation of ITV results
  1. 4.1Cold and hot braking efficiency tests
  2. 4.2Fade testing
  3. 4.3Brake inertia test benches: AK Master and SAE J2522
  4. 4.4Brake noise and vibration: squeal
  5. 4.5Judder and disc thickness variation
  6. 4.6Brake pad wear tests
  7. 4.7Euro 7 brake particle emissions
  8. 4.8Particle testing according to GTR 24
  9. 4.9ABS and ESC validation
  10. 4.10Practical: AK Master test on an inertia bench
  1. 5.1Signal acquisition and processing
  2. 5.2Interpretation of braking curves
  3. 5.3Diagnosis of warped discs
  4. 5.4Hydraulic system faults
  5. 5.5Diagnostics of hybrid and electric vehicles
  6. 5.6Measurement uncertainty on test benches
  7. 5.7Traceability of results
  8. 5.8Maintenance of test benches
  9. 5.9Safety in the test area
  10. 5.10Case study: diagnosis of a braking imbalance
  1. 6.1Selection of vehicle and bench
  2. 6.2Definition of the procedure
  3. 6.3Instrumentation plan
  4. 6.4Preliminary theoretical calculation
  5. 6.5Testing and data recording
  6. 6.6Analysis of results
  7. 6.7Diagnosis and proposals
  8. 6.8Technical report
  9. 6.9Dissertation and presentation
  10. 6.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the enrolment period, which makes it possible to combine the course with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is LabVIEW, DIAdem, MATLAB, advanced Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures on roller brake testers at ITV stations, development roller test benches, and braking efficiency and imbalance tests. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus a final integrating project.

Accredited laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL and vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-based Master's Thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operating limits.
Industry-mentored:lecturers with experience in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible learning(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.

Selection of vehicle and bench

Explain the physical fundamentals of braking and tyre-roller adhesion.

Definition of the procedure

Describe the operation and calibration of roller brake testers.

Instrumentation plan

Apply brake testing procedures in technical inspection.

Preliminary theoretical calculation

Interpret the performance requirements of UN Regulations R13 and R13-H.

Testing and data recording

Plan bench tests for the development of brake systems.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Brake systems engineerITV inspectorTest bench technicianChassis validation engineerTechnical manager of an ITV stationVehicle diagnostics technician
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior qualification is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient command of Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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

The course uses LabVIEW, DIAdem, MATLAB and advanced Excel. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

An SEIUM diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the 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 are credited towards the higher-level programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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