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 Department:    AT

 Course #:    124

 Credits:    8

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    10

 CIP:    470604

 EPC:    712

 REV:    2019

 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  

Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment: AT 101 or 107, AT 131, 133, 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. Understand safety hazards related to brake systems.
2. Determine appropriate brake service by following a systematic diagnostic procedure.
3. Perform on-vehicle diagnosis and repair of disc and drum brake systems.
4. Repair brake systems to manufacturer's specifications.
5. Machine brake drums and rotors using bench-mounted and on-car brake lathes.
6. Determine serviceable condition of calipers, master cylinders, and wheel cylinders.
7. Demonstrate proper bleeding and adjustment of brake systems, including parking brake.
8. Diagnose, pack, and replace wheel bearings and seals.
9. Diagnose and repair A.B.S. braking systems.
10. Access and properly utilize electronic service information.
11. Demonstrate understanding of theory and operation of drum brake systems, disc brake systems, hydraulics, anti-lock brakes, power assist, and parking brakes.

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.