19th January 2009 - 2009 Bendix Brake Training School to Help Technicians Improve Air and Foundation Brake Knowledge

Training Course, Tailored to New and Experienced Technicians, Kicks Off in March

Both new and experienced technicians can gain time-saving and cost-saving expertise from the 2009 edition of the all-inclusive Brake Training School offered by Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC, the North American leader in commercial vehicle safety and braking system technologies.

The comprehensive Bendix Brake Training School curriculum – conducted by veteran 100 percent ASE-certified Bendix Service, Warranty, and Training (SWAT) team experts – teaches maintenance professionals the description, operation, and service elements for the total range of components found within foundation and air brake systems. The Bendix Brake Training School includes detailed classroom lectures and operational demonstrations.

The 2009 Bendix Brake Training School will kick off on Tuesday, March 31, in Cambridge, Ontario. Bendix began offering training schools more than 50 years ago, making it among the longest running programs in the industry. To date, more than 250,000 people have successfully completed Bendix training.

"Bendix Brake Training School will help technicians maintain and improve their knowledge about braking systems, allowing fleets and owner-operators to decrease downtime and service costs," said John Reid, Bendix SWAT team manager. "Bendix Brake School attendees represent a cross section of product and service personnel from fleets and other organizations. Bendix offers the course to keep them apprised of the latest technical information regarding the operation and service of air brake and foundation brake systems. Bendix Brake Training School is an important element to help keep trucks in good working order and, ultimately, help ensure highway safety for drivers and others on the roadway."

Participants will learn from a curriculum that includes the fundamentals of compressed air; tactics for air system failure mode diagnosis and troubleshooting; and air brake system and foundation brake components, including air compressors, valves, foundation drum brakes and air disc brakes, slack adjusters, brake chambers, shoes, and drums.

Additional topics covered include antilock braking systems (ABS) and stability technologies such as the Bendix® ESP® Electronic Stability Program. Participants receive a comprehensive workbook, enabling them to take their lessons home with them.

The school has continued to benefit from a constant stream of referrals from past attendees.

The course will be offered in nearly 20 cities across the United States and Canada. For a full listing of locations and dates, visit www.bendix.com.

Class size is limited, and enrollment is on a first come, first served basis. Registration may be completed online at www.bendix.com or www.foundationbrakes.com, by phone (1-800-AIR-BRAKE, option 3), or via fax (216-651-3261).

About Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, a member of the Knorr-Bremse Group, develops and supplies leading-edge active safety technologies, air brake charging, and control systems and components under the Bendix® brand name for medium- and heavy-duty trucks, tractors, trailers, buses, and other commercial vehicles throughout North America. An industry pioneer, employing more than 2,200 people, Bendix is driven to deliver solutions for improved vehicle performance, safety, and overall operating cost. Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems is headquartered in Elyria, Ohio, with manufacturing plants in Acuña, Mexico; Bowling Green, Ky.; Huntington, Ind.; and Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada