Brake training courses
Know-how straight from the manufacturer
Practical training courses for service partners, workshops and trailer manufacturers, for more expertise and safety in everyday workshop life
KNOTT brake training courses
Anyone who works with trailers and braking systems every day needs sound technical knowledge alongside experience. With the KNOTT training courses, service stations, workshops and manufacturers receive practical know-how straight from the manufacturer.
Our experienced KNOTT staff pass on technical knowledge and deep product expertise and show what matters when fitting, maintaining and servicing KNOTT components. The combination of theory and practical exercises on original KNOTT products makes the content directly applicable in everyday workshop life.
In this way you extend your specialist knowledge, gain more confidence in handling KNOTT products and can carry out maintenance and service work properly and efficiently.
Practice & theory
A course covering practical exercises and theoretical foundations, combined in a one-day seminar
KNOTT product knowledge
Sound specialist knowledge about the complete KNOTT trailer technology product range
Regenstauf plant
Training courses directly at the production site of KNOTT trailer technology, including insights into the plant
A compact one-day seminar
All the content prepared for practice and taught in one day
CURRENT TRAINING DATES
Brake training course trailer technology / caravan
Wednesday, 21 October 2026 | Regenstauf plant
Gutenbergstraße 21, 93128 Regenstauf
A full-day seminar focusing on caravan and touring caravan technology
Brake training course trailer technology
Thursday, 22 October 2026 | Regenstauf plant
Gutenbergstraße 21, 93128 Regenstauf
A full-day seminar focusing on trailer brake technology and overrun couplings
WHAT OUR TRAINING COVERS
PRACTICE & THEORY
Our training is divided into a practical and a theoretical part and covers the following topics.
How the KNOTT brake works
The construction, characteristic values and mode of operation of KNOTT trailer brakes at a glance
How the reversing mechanism works
The operating principle and use of the reversing mechanism in practice
Basic setting of the braking system
Step by step to the proper basic setting of the trailer braking system
Maintenance of KNOTT braking systems
Maintenance intervals, wear points and best practices in everyday workshop life
Conversion to automatic adjustment
The conditions, the procedure and the benefits of retrofitting the ANS
How the automatic adjustment (ANS) works
The way the ANS works and its contribution to a constant braking effect
ETS Plus
The ETS Plus stabilisation system: function, field of use and installation
Fault analysis & fault description
Systematic fault finding in practical work on the braking system
Model examples, tips & tricks
Knowledge from experience in KNOTT service, directly applicable in your workshop
Operating the lifting support system
Operating and setting up the KNOTT lifting support system (KLS) in practice
Frequently asked questions
about brake training courses
Who are the training courses aimed at?
Our training courses are designed for workshops, service partners, trailer manufacturers and OEM customers, for beginners as well as for experienced service technicians.
What does a brake training course cost?
The training fees depend on the format, the duration and the number of participants. You will receive a transparent quotation after your enquiry.
Are accommodation and catering included in the price?
The standard scope includes the training materials and refreshments during the breaks. On request we arrange overnight accommodation through partner hotels nearby.
How many participants are possible per training course?
To give the practical part as much room as possible, we deliberately keep the groups small, usually between 6 and 12 participants.
Do we receive a certificate after the training course?
Yes. All participants receive an official Knott training certificate after completing the course successfully.
Can training courses also be held in English?
Yes. On request we also offer training courses in English, in particular for international OEM partners.
Do I get further support after the training course?
Of course. Our application engineering team is at your side with advice and practical help after the training course as well.
How do I become a Knott service partner after the training course?
Simply talk to us. Completing the training course successfully is an important step on the way to becoming an authorised Knott service partner.