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Week 3 Brakes We have been learning disassemble and replacement of components in drum and disc brakes. I was sick for three days during the week so I did not experience everything but I really do like how much easier truck brakes are to work on then a car or light duty trucks. The drum style brakes (shown above) can be taken apart if your good in less then a minute and for a truck shop they are easy and quick money. The newer style discs are about just as easy if you are just replacing pads. I wish I could have been at school for the rest of the week to learn more about tires. I am excited to see what next week brings and eager to learn more.

Safety Week one in the diesel program we are covering many different types of tools and also safety rules and regulations. One thing I have found very interesting is just how almost every part on a mechanical diesel engine is very heavy and the potential for a crushing injury is very high. With proper lift techniques and regular equipment inspections, the risk of injury is cut down. Many things we have learned about safety in the classroom(below) I have applied at my work shop and feel much safer and prepared. I also found that the amount of accidents that are preventable is astonishing. many lives could be saved with small amounts of safety knowledge. Being aware of the rules and what's going on around you is absolute necessary when working in any environment even the easiest of jobs can turn into a dangerous situation if handled carelessly. Tools We have also been going over many different tools and styles that work best in the industry and what to expect to need in ...