Jim Halderman brings a world of experience, knowledge, and talent to his work. His automotive service experience includes working as a flat-rate technician, a business owner, and a professor of automotive technology.

He has a bachelor of science degree from Ohio Northern University and a master’s degree from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Jim also holds a US patent for an electronic transmission control device. He is an ASE-certified master automotive technician (A1-A9) plus G1, L1, and L3.

Jim is the author of 18 automotive textbooks, all published by Pearson. Jim has presented numerous technical seminars to national audiences, including the California Automotive Teachers (CAT) and the Illinois College Automotive Instructor Association (ICAIA). He is also a member of and presenter at the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT). Jim was named Regional Teacher of the Year by General Motors Corporation and a member of the advisory board for the technological studies department of Ohio Northern University.

Jim and his wife, Michelle, live in Dayton, Ohio. You can reach Jim at jim@jameshalderman.com.

1. Service Information, Work Orders, and Vehicle Identification
2. Tools and Safety
3. Environmental and Hazardous Materials
4. Braking System Components and Performance Standards
5. Braking Principles and Friction Materials
6. Brake Hydraulic Systems
7. Hydraulic Valves and Switches
8. Brake Fluid and Lines
9. Brake Bleeding Methods and Procedures
10. Wheel Bearings and Service
11. Drum Brakes
12. Drum Brake Diagnosis and Service
13. Disc Brakes
14. Disc Brake Diagnosis and Service
15. Parking Brake Operation, Diagnosis, and Service
16. Machining Brake Drums and Rotors
17. Power Brake Unit Operation, Diagnosis, and Service
18. ABS Components and Operation
19. ABS Diagnosis and Service
20. Electronic Stability Control Systems
21. Regenerative Braking Systems
22. Tires and Wheels
23. Tire-Pressure Monitoring Systems
24. Tire and Wheel Service
25. Suspension System Components and Operation
26. Front Suspension and Service
27. Rear Suspension and Service
28. Electronic Suspension Systems
29. Steering Columns and Gears
30. Steering Linkage and Service
31. Hydraulic Power Steering Systems
32. Electric Power Steering Systems
33. Driveshafts and CV Joints
34. Driveshaft and CV Joint Service
35. Wheel Alignment Principles 
36. Alignment Diagnosis and Service
37. Vibration and Noise Diagnosis and Correction

Appendix 1: Sample Brakes (A5) ASE-type Certification Test With Answers 

Appendix 2: Sample Suspension And Steering (A4) ASE-type Certification Test 

Appendix 3: 2017 ASE A4 Correlation Chart

Appendix 4: 2017 ASE A5 Correlation Chart

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