Bendix announces September training schedule

Bendix announced Friday it will hold hands-on, in-depth technical training sessions in Massachusetts and Nevada next month.

Bendix says its Air Brake Training class covers the description, operation and service elements for the total range of components found within dual air brake systems. Topics include fundamentals of compressed air, tactics for air system failure mode diagnosis and troubleshooting, and air brake system and foundation brake components (air compressors, valves, foundation drum brakes and air disc brakes).

Additionally, the company says its new advanced Technology Training class picks up where the Air Brake Training course ends, covering the operation and troubleshooting of higher-level driver assistance and safety systems as well as diagnostic software. In addition, the session includes in-depth, hands-on maintenance for Bendix air disc brakes and electrical diagnostics, Bendix says. Systems addressed in the course include:

  • AutoVue Lane Departure Warning (LDW) System from Bendix CVS
  • Bendix ACom diagnostic software
  • Bendix ESP Electronic Stability Program full-stability technology
  • Bendix Wingman Advanced and Bendix Wingman Fusion
  • SafetyDirect by Bendix CVS
  • SmarTire and SmarTire Trailer-Link TPMS by Bendix CVS

Bendix says its training schedule is as follows:

  • Air Brake Training: Sept. 10-12, Norwood, Mass. — Universal Technical Institute
  • Advanced Technology Training: Sept. 24-25: Sparks, Nev. — Bendix West Coast Distribution Center

Class size for the 2019 in-person Bendix training courses is limited and enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. The cost for the training class, per attendee, is $400 (U.S.) for the Air Brake Training and $350 (U.S.) for the Advanced Technology Training.

For more information, and to register, please CLICK HERE, call 1-800-AIR-BRAKE (1-800-247-2725), option 3; or by email at [email protected].

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