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 Department:    AT

 Course #:    124

 Credits:    8

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    10

 CIP:    470604

 EPC:    712

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Operation, diagnosis & repair of automotive brake systems including disc & drum brakes, hydraulic systems, anti-lock systems and computer controls. Perform diagnosis, service and repair on a variety of vehicles.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisites: AT 133 with a D grade or higher; and concurrent enrollment in AT 131 and ENGL& 101.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 44

Lab: 88

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for ATA degree, Required for certificate  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate understanding of brake service hazards and safety by conducting safe practices while working in the lab.
2. Demonstrate understanding of brake system components and their function by correctly identifying components and explaining their operation.
3. Demonstrate ability to determine appropriate brake system service by following a systematic diagnostic approach.
4. Demonstrate ability to diagnose drum brake systems correctly by performing live-vehicle diagnosis.
5. Demonstrate ability to diagnose disc brake systems correctly by performing live-vehicle diagnosis.
6. Demonstrate ability to diagnose brake system hydraulic problems by performing live-vehicle diagnosis.
7. Demonstrate ability to diagnose ABS and brake system electrical faults by performing live-vehicle diagnosis.
8. Demonstrate ability to diagnose parking brake system problems by performing live-vehicle diagnosis.
9. Demonstrate ability to diagnose brake power assist system problems by performing live-vehicle diagnosis.
10. Demonstrate ability to repair a variety of brake system problems correctly including disc brakes, drum brakes, hydraulic systems, parking brakes, power assist, and ABS by performing live-vehicle repairs.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2018 and affects outlines for 2019 and later.

Engage

Definition: Interact with humans and the environment informed by an understanding of equity.

Course Contents

1. Brake System Fundamentals.
2. Brake System Hydraulics.
3. Brake Inspection and Diagnosis.
4. Drum Brake Service.
5. Disc Brake Service.
6. Hydraulic Brake System Service.
7. Parking Brake Systems and Service.
8. Power-assist Systems and Service.
9. Anti-lock Brake Systems (ABS).
10. Brake System Diagnosis Using Scan Tools and Lab Scopes.