Classic Car Workshop –Brakes (1-Day Course)

Learn to remove, refit and diagnose disc and drum brake systems, including callipers, load-apportioning valves and safe bleeding techniques. Designed exclusively for those who have already completed the two-day class, it takes you deeper into the engine — the beating heart of your classic. Learn the fundamentals of classic braking systems, with hands-on guidance on removal, refitting and diagnosis of both disc and drum brakes. This workshop explores different calliper types, common wear faults, hydraulic systems and safe bleeding techniques. What you’ll cover: 🔧 Disc brakes: Removal and refit of disc brake systems 🔧 Callipers: Single piston floating callipers and twin-pot callipers 🔧 Pad wear: Understanding common faults and uneven wear 🔧 Drum brakes: Removal and refit 🔧 Springs: Safe spring refit techniques 🔧 Hydraulics: Load-apportioning valves, split systems and auto cut-offs 🔧 Bleeding: Standard bleeding and bleeding with auto cut-offs By the end of the workshop, you’ll be confident in safely removing, refitting and diagnosing classic brake systems. Prerequisite: Completion of the 2-day Care for Your Classics course. Location: Heritage Skills Academy, 3 Wedgewood Road, Bicester, OX26 4UL Duration: 1 Day - 10:00am start on the Saturday. Tutors: Expert Tutors from the Restoration Industry Total cost: £150 including booking, admin, equipment, tools etc "I thought the delivery of the course was very good - even the most simple questions were welcomed and the tutor was obviously very experienced. I liked the small number of course attendees which helped ensure everyone got individual attention - I thought the course was good value" "The course was more than worth the money and time. Richard was extremely approachable and was happy to answer any questions that any of us had. The atmosphere was relaxed and friendly. I was very sad to leave. I'd do it all again" "A great course, with a perfect participant to lecturer ratio and covering exactly what was stated. The duration was perfect and pace good, with an excellent balance of theory and practical work."