Maintain and repair cycle hydraulic brake systems

P3.1 cycle technical data

P3.2 maintenance and repair procedures

P3.3 legal requirements 

P4 identify components relevant to a cycle hydraulic brake system

P5 prepare, check and use all the tools and equipment required following manufacturer’s instructions

P6 carry out all cycle hydraulic brake system maintenance, repair and adjustment activities following: 

P6.1 manufacturer’s instructions

P6.2 industry recognised repair methods

P6.3 your workplace procedures

P6.4 health, safety and environmental requirements

P7 work in a way which minimises the risk of:

P7.1 damage to the cycle, its systems and components

P7.2 damage to your working environment

P7.3 injury to self and others

P8 use suitable testing methods to accurately evaluate the performance of the reassembled system 

P9 ensure the reassembled system performs to the cycle operating specification and meets any legal requirements prior to return to the customer  

P10 promptly report any problems or issues relating to the cycle’s condition or conformity  to the relevant person(s) 

P11 ensure your records are accurate, complete and promptly passed to the relevant person(s) in the format required

P12 complete all cycle hydraulic brake maintenance and repair activities within the agreed timescale

P13 promptly report any anticipated delays in completion to the relevant persons(s)

K3.1 recording maintenance and repair information

K3.2 the referral of problems

K3.3 reporting delays to the completion of work

K4 how to work safely avoiding damage to other cycle systems, components and units and injury to self and others

K5 the importance of documenting cycle hydraulic brake system maintenance and repair information

K6 the importance of working to agreed timescales and keeping others informed of progress

K7 the relationship between time and cost

K8 the importance of promptly reporting anticipated delays to the relevant person(s)

Use of technical information

K9 how to find, interpret and use sources of current technical information applicable to cycle hydraulic brake systems

K10 the importance of using the appropriate sources of technical information

Tools and equipment

K11 how to select, prepare, check and use all the maintenance and repair tools and equipment required

Cycle hydraulic brake system maintenance and repair

K12 how to identify the components in a cycle hydraulic brake assembly

K13 the purpose and operation of each component of a cycle hydraulic brake system

K14 the advantages and disadvantages of various cycle hydraulic brake designs

K15 the difference between mineral oil and DOT systems and why they are incompatible

K16 the effect of air in a cycle hydraulic brake system

K17 how to inspect a cycle hydraulic braking system

K18 how to remove and assess the serviceability of cycle hydraulic brake system components *

K19 the quality check process and how to report any faults highlighted during the quality check

K20 how to identify and rectify *faults presented on cycle hydraulic brake systems

K21 how to refit or replace cycle hydraulic brake system components

K22 how to adjust hydraulic brake system components

K23 how to carry out a cycle hydraulic brake system function test prior to and following work

K24 how to assess the condition of the cycle hydraulic brake system following maintenance and repair activity, ensuring the cycle is returned to the customer in a roadworthy condition prior to returning the cycle to the customer.

1.1 hand tools
1.2 electrical tools
1.3 measuring equipment
1.4 bench mounted equipment
1.5 power tools
1.6 brake bleeding equipment
1.7 cleaning and degreasing equipment

2. Components are:

2.1 brake master cylinder
2.2 hydraulic brake fluid lines
2.3 hydraulic oil reservoir
2.4 hydraulic brake calipers
2.5 brake pads 
2.6 brake discs

3. Adjustments include:

3.1 brake operating lever 
3.2 brake hose
3.3 fluid level
3.4 calliper alignment
3.5 brake pad balancing
3.6 brake bleeding

4. Faults include:

4.1 fluid leaks
4.2 excessive travel
4.3 noises
4.4 poor braking efficiency
4.5 seizure
4.6 runout
4.7 air in system

5. Condition assessments include:

5.1 cleanliness
5.2 security
5.3 adjustment
5.4 fluid leaks
5.5 function test