Diploma in Brake Boosters, Master Cylinders and Friction Materials
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in brake boosters, master cylinders and friction materials: 8 modules covering brake hydraulics, master cylinders, brake boosters, friction materials, discs, drums and callipers, brake testing, and integration with electronic control, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Brake Boosters, Master Cylinders and Friction Materials — studying from Canada
Canada has an active classic and heritage vehicle community, supported by clubs, restoration specialists and museums across the country. Restoration work requires skills in engineering drawings, metalworking, electrical systems and historical research. Heritage vehicle collections and automotive museums, such as the Canadian Automotive Museum in Oshawa, sustain professional and volunteer expertise. Specialist businesses and independent workshops are the main employers in this niche.
Fees for Canada: C$2,790 (Canadian dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Canada
Typical roles
Questions from Canada
Is this programme recognised by professional bodies in Canada for vehicle restoration work?
SEIUM's qualifications are private, not official state degrees, and carry no national accreditation in Canada. Restoration is largely a trade and enthusiast field in Canada, with recognition typically driven by reputation, workshop experience and clubs or heritage organisations rather than a single licensing body. Confirm with any prospective client or employer how they regard private qualifications.
What career use could this have in Canada's classic vehicle sector?
Potential uses include working with specialist restoration workshops, dealerships, collectors or heritage vehicle organisations. Employers and clients decide how to value a private qualification, and hands-on experience is usually the strongest factor in this sector. The final project may serve as a portfolio example, but it does not guarantee work.
Can I study this online with my own schedule from Canada?
Yes, the programme is 100% online and taught in English, so it suits learners across Canada and no student visa is needed to study from home. Programme lengths are 300, 800 or 1,900 hours depending on the level. Fees are payable in instalments, employer sponsorship is possible, and an assigned technical tutor supports your progress.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Apply hydraulics to the calculation of brake circuits.
Diagnose and rebuild master cylinders.
Understand how the different brake boosters work.
Select friction materials for each application.
Size discs, drums and callipers.
Test brakes on a dynamometer and in the vehicle.
Integrate braking with electronic control systems.
Who it's for
- Brake system engineers.
- Brake test technicians.
- Friction materials engineers.
- Replacement parts homologation technicians.
- Specialist brake mechanics.
- Chassis control engineers.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to join brake system manufacturers.
What you'll work with
- UNECE Regulation No. 13-H (braking of passenger cars)
- UNECE Regulation No. 90 (replacement brake linings, discs and drums)
- ISO 26867 (friction behaviour assessment on a brake dynamometer)
- SAE J2522 (dynamometer global brake effectiveness test)
- SAE J661 (brake lining quality test procedure)
- ISO 6312 (shear test of brake lining assemblies)
- FMVSS 135 (US light vehicle brake systems)
- SAE J1703 (motor vehicle brake fluid)
- MATLAB/Simulink
- Simcenter Amesim
- ANSYS Mechanical
- NI DIAdem
8 modules
1.1Pascal’s principle in braking1.2Area ratios1.3Single and tandem master cylinders1.4Dual circuits1.5Proportioning valves1.6Working pressures1.7Fluid compressibility1.8Bleeding the circuit1.9Brake pipes and hoses1.10Practical: calculating pressure in a brake circuit
2.1How the tandem master cylinder works2.2Seals and cups2.3Compensating ports2.4Fluid reservoirs2.5Level sensors2.6Master cylinders for motorsport2.7Rebuilding master cylinders2.8Common failures2.9Master cylinders in classic vehicles2.10Workshop: rebuilding a tandem master cylinder
3.1Vacuum brake booster3.2Boost ratio3.3Saturation point3.4Vacuum pumps3.5Hydraulic brake boosters3.6Electromechanical brake boosters3.7Brake-by-wire3.8Integration with regenerative braking3.9Diagnosing brake boosters3.10Laboratory: boost curve of a brake booster
4.1Brake pad composition4.2Organic, semi-metallic and ceramic materials4.3Sintered materials4.4Fibres, fillers and binders4.5Coefficient of friction4.6Thermal stability4.7Wear and emissions4.8Copper-free pads4.9Drum brake linings4.10Practical: comparing compounds on a test bench
5.1Solid and ventilated discs5.2Carbon-ceramic discs5.3Drums and drum skimming5.4Floating and fixed callipers5.5Pistons and seals5.6Noise and vibration5.7Runout and disc thickness variation5.8Bedding in discs and pads5.9Maintenance5.10Case study: diagnosing brake judder
6.1Inertia dynamometers6.2Characterisation procedures6.3Effectiveness tests6.4Fade tests6.5Noise tests6.6Pad shear tests6.7Homologation of replacement parts6.8In-vehicle tests6.9Data analysis6.10Laboratory: effectiveness test on a dynamometer
7.1Anti-lock braking7.2Stability control7.3Emergency brake assist7.4Regenerative braking and blending7.5Electric parking brake7.6Functional safety7.7Calibration7.8On-board diagnostics7.9Future trends7.10Practical: analysing a blended braking cycle
8.1Vehicle specification8.2Circuit calculation8.3Selecting the master cylinder and booster8.4Selecting the friction material8.5Sizing discs and callipers8.6Test plan8.7Analysis of results8.8Technical report8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
A 100% online programme on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so you can combine it with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MATLAB/Simulink, Simcenter Amesim, ANSYS Mechanical and NI DIAdem, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures: effectiveness testing on an inertia dynamometer, brake booster boost curves and comparison of friction materials. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: UNECE Regulation No. 13-H, UNECE Regulation No. 90, ISO 26867, SAE J2522, SAE J661, ISO 6312, FMVSS 135, SAE J1703.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 800 hours over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with MATLAB/Simulink, Simcenter Amesim, ANSYS Mechanical and NI DIAdem, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector (no university degree required), a computer able to run the software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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