This course provides the theory, diagnosis and the repair of automotive brake systems. This is an in-depth study of disc and drum brake systems. The course covers anti-lock brakes, hydraulic operation, and brake system service, diagnosis and repair. Prepares students for ASE certification test on brakes.
Prerequisites
None.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Apply proper safety procedures and processes.
- Diagnose hydraulic brake systems concerns using a strategy-based approach.
- Perform hydraulic brake system component replacement and/or repairs needed to bring a hydraulic system back to proper operating order.
- Diagnose drum brake operational concerns.
- Perform drum brake system component repairs and/or replacement to bring a brake system back to proper operating order.
- Diagnose disc brake operational concerns.
- Perform disc brake system component repair and/or replacement to bring a brake system back to proper operating order.
- Diagnose brake system's power assist system for operational concerns.
- Perform brake power assist component repair and/or replacement to bring a brake assist system back to proper operating order.
- Diagnose and isolate cause of anti-lock systems concern.