This course covers the theory, operation, diagnosis and repair of both conventional and anti-lock brake systems. Topics covered are hydraulic operating systems, drum brake systems, disc brake systems, emergency/parking brake systems and brake machining operations. This course is designed to prepare the student for the ASE/NATEF Brakes Certification test, while instilling interpersonal and employability skills. There will be a heavy focus on customer service and quality control.
Prerequisites
AUT 115-Automotive Shop Safety and Environmental Issues
Corequisites
AUT 190 Automotive Lab.
Quarters Offered
Fall
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate the following knowledge or skills:
- Safely perform brake system service and repair.
- Use and interpret automotive service manuals.
- Perform diagnosis, service and repair on various types of automotive master cylinder systems.
- Perform diagnosis, service and repair on various types of automotive hydraulic components.
- Perform diagnosis, service and repair on various types of automotive drum brake systems.
- Perform diagnosis, service and repair on various types of automotive disc brake systems.
- Perform diagnosis, service and repair on various types of automotive parking brake systems.
- Perform machining operations on both brake drums and disc brake rotors.
- Perform diagnosis, service and repair on various types of automotive power brake assist systems.
- Perform diagnosis, service and repair on various types of automotive antilock brake systems.
- Pass the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Test for Automotive Brakes System Specialist.
Course Content Outline
- General System Introduction and Safety
Vehicle Construction, Fasteners and Safety - Basic Brake System Operation
Braking System Principles, Components and Operation - Master Cylinder and Hydraulic System Service
Master Cylinders & Hydraulic System Diagnosis & Service - Drum Brake Systems
Drum Brake Operation, Diagnosis and Service - Disc Brake Systems
Disc Brake Operation, Diagnosis and Service - Parking Brake Systems
Parking Brake Operation, Diagnosis and Service - Brake Machining
Machining Brake Drums and Rotors - Power Brake Systems
Power Brake Unit Operation, Diagnosis and Service - Antilock Brake Systems
ABS Components and Operation
ABS Diagnosis and Service
Department Guidelines
EVALUATION METHODS/GRADING PROCEDURES:
- Daily work assignments: 30% of the final grade.
- Test and quiz scores: 30% of the final grade.
- Laboratory performance: 40% of the final grade.
In the Laboratory, the student is required to complete daily time sheets explaining what was accomplished during each lab period. Points will be earned for each day's performance. While in the laboratory, the student is also required to maintain a Laboratory Task List. The task list must be signed off by the instructor as the student completes each task.
No points are earned if absent. All late work will have 10% deducted. Ten (10) or more absences will result in failure of the class.
Points will be lost for
- Tardiness
- Poor quality work
- Poor work habits
- Improper use of tools
- Unsafe work habits
- Improper care of tools
Grades will be calculated using the following numerical scale:
| 95-100 = 4.0 | 82 = 2.8 | 70 = 1.6 |
|---|---|---|
| 93-94 = 3.9 | 81 = 2.7 | 69 = 1.5 |
| 92 = 3.8 | 80 = 2.6 | 68 = 1.4 |
| 91 = 3.7 | 79 = 2.5 | 67 = 1.3 |
| 90 = 3.6 | 78 = 2.4 | 66 = 1.2 |
| 89 = 3.5 | 77 = 2.3 | 65 = 1.1 |
| 88 = 3.4 | 76 = 2.2 | 64 = 1.0 |
| 87 = 3.3 | 75 = 2.1 | 63 = 0.9 |
| 86 = 3.2 | 74 = 2.0 | 62 = 0.8 |
| 85 = 3.1 | 73 = 1.9 | 61 = 0.7 |
| 84 = 3.0 | 72 = 1.8 | 60 = 0.7 |
| 83 = 2.9 | 71 = 1.7 | 0-59 = 0.0 |