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Course on single and double disc brakes on motorcycles

Online course of 300 hours in single and twin disc brakes for motorcycles. 6 modules covering braking dynamics, system components, single versus twin disc, rear and combined brakes, and maintenance and testing, with UNECE Regulation No 78, Delegated Regulation (EU) No 3/2014 and MATLAB/Simulink, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration3 months
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute certificate
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Explain the braking dynamics of a motorcycle.

02

Describe the components of a disc brake system.

03

Compare single-disc and twin-disc systems.

04

Calculate the hydraulic ratio between master cylinder and calliper.

05

Carry out full maintenance of a brake system.

06

Diagnose vibration, fade and loss of braking efficiency.

07

Size a brake system for a specific model.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Motorcycle mechanics.
  • Brake engineers.
  • Vehicle roadworthiness (ITV) inspectors who test motorcycle brakes.
  • Product R&D technicians.
  • Spare parts technical advisers.
  • Racing mechanics.
  • Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter repair workshops.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • UNECE Regulation No 78 (braking of L-category vehicles)
  • Delegated Regulation (EU) No 3/2014 (vehicle functional safety requirements)
  • ISO 8710 (motorcycle brakes and braking devices: tests and measurement methods)
  • UNECE Regulation No 90 (replacement brake linings and discs)
  • ISO 4925 (non-petroleum brake fluids)
  • SAE J1703 (motor vehicle brake fluid)
  • Royal Decree 920/2017 (Spanish periodic technical inspection of vehicles)
  • MATLAB/Simulink
  • ANSYS Mechanical
  • BikeSim
  • SolidWorks
Syllabus

6 modules

  1. 1.1Load transfer under braking
  2. 1.2Front and rear distribution
  3. 1.3Tyre grip coefficient
  4. 1.4Stopping distance and reaction time
  5. 1.5Kinetic energy and conversion into heat
  6. 1.6Stoppie and pitch-over limit
  7. 1.7Braking in corners and steering moment
  8. 1.8Influence of the suspension
  9. 1.9Optimal force distribution
  10. 1.10Workshop: calculating braking distance
  1. 2.1Radial and axial master cylinders
  2. 2.2Floating and fixed callipers
  3. 2.3Four-piston monobloc callipers
  4. 2.4Rubber and braided hoses
  5. 2.5DOT 4 and DOT 5.1 brake fluid
  6. 2.6Organic and sintered pads
  7. 2.7Floating and fixed discs
  8. 2.8Disc carriers and rivets
  9. 2.9Master cylinder to calliper diameter ratio
  10. 2.10Practical: calculating the hydraulic ratio of the system
  1. 3.1Heat dissipation capacity
  2. 3.2Unsprung mass and gyroscopic effect
  3. 3.3Fork torsion
  4. 3.4Large-diameter single disc
  5. 3.5Perimeter callipers on Buell motorcycles
  6. 3.6Twin discs on sports motorcycles
  7. 3.7Single disc on scooters and light trail bikes
  8. 3.8Manufacturing and replacement cost
  9. 3.9Braking regulations
  10. 3.10Case study: single-disc versus twin-disc naked motorcycle
  1. 4.1Stabilising role of the rear brake
  2. 4.2Drum versus rear disc
  3. 4.3Rear master cylinder and foot control
  4. 4.4Rear wheel lock-up
  5. 4.5Rear brake in corners
  6. 4.6Off-road use
  7. 4.7Rear ABS sensors
  8. 4.8Parking brake on scooters
  9. 4.9Rear brake wear by riding style
  10. 4.10Lab: bleeding and adjusting the rear brake
  1. 5.1Measuring disc thickness and run-out
  2. 5.2Replacing and bedding in pads
  3. 5.3Bleeding the hydraulic circuit
  4. 5.4Changing fluid due to hygroscopy
  5. 5.5Inspecting hoses
  6. 5.6Cleaning calliper pistons
  7. 5.7Fade and its diagnosis
  8. 5.8Brake test at the ITV inspection
  9. 5.9Roller brake tester for motorcycles
  10. 5.10Case study: diagnosing vibration under braking
  1. 6.1Defining mass and performance
  2. 6.2Calculating the required braking force
  3. 6.3Choosing between single and twin disc
  4. 6.4Sizing master cylinder and callipers
  5. 6.5Selecting pads and discs
  6. 6.6Thermal verification under intensive use
  7. 6.7Validation and type-approval plan
  8. 6.8Maintenance plan and running cost
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. 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, ANSYS Mechanical, BikeSim and SolidWorks, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied on real procedures: measuring discs and pads in the workshop, brake tests on a roller brake tester and calculating the hydraulic ratio of systems. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final project.

Standards covered: UNECE Regulation No 78, Delegated Regulation (EU) No 3/2014, ISO 8710, UNECE Regulation No 90, ISO 4925, SAE J1703, Royal Decree 920/2017.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of UNECE Regulation No 78, Delegated Regulation (EU) No 3/2014 and ISO 8710 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:MATLAB/Simulink, ANSYS Mechanical, BikeSim and SolidWorks, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Final project:a brake system project, from braking force calculation and single-or-twin disc choice to component sizing and thermal verification, reviewed by your tutor.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Braking distance
Calculate braking distance with load transfer and grip.
Hydraulic ratio
Calculate the master cylinder to calliper hydraulic ratio.
Rear brake service
Bleed and adjust a rear brake.
Brake vibration diagnosis
Diagnose vibration under braking by measuring disc run-out.
Final project
Brake system sizing for a specific model with thermal verification and validation plan, reviewed by your tutor.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Motorcycle mechanicBrake engineerVehicle roadworthiness (ITV) inspectorProduct R&D technicianSpare parts technical adviserRacing mechanic
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior qualification is required.
  • An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 300 hours over 3 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, ANSYS Mechanical, BikeSim and SolidWorks, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.

A SEIUM Institute certificate, 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.

No prior qualification is required; you need an internet connection, a computer that can run the programme 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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