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Active as of Fall Semester 2010
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
A5 Brakes
2. Course Prefix & Number:
AUTM 1105
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 4
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 6
4. Course Description:
This course teaches the principles of brakes, hydraulic system fundamentals, disc and drum brakes, parking brakes and power assist units. Also included is an introduction to ABS systems. Emphasis is placed on operation, diagnosis and repair of various types of brake systems. This course provides a minimum of 125 clock hours of the 105 required NATEF clock hours.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
AUTM 1105 - A5 Brakes
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
AUTM 1105 - A5 Brakes
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:
Name of Institution
|
Course Number and Title
|
Credits
|
Northwest Community College
|
AMST1016 Brakes
|
4
|
St. Cloud Community College
|
AUTO1516 Brakes
|
4
|
III. Course Purpose
Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
Name of Program(s)
|
Program Type
|
Automotive Technology
|
Diploma
|
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
Analyze and follow a sequence of operations |
Diagnose poor stopping, pulling, or dragging |
Utilize appropriate technology |
Refinish brake rotor according to manufacturers specifications |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
Expected Outcome
|
MnTC Goal Area
|
Diagnose poor stopping, pulling or dragging concerns caused by problems in the hydraulic system; determine necessary action.
|
|
Bleed (manual, pressure, vacuum or surge) brake system.
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|
Remove, clean, and inspect brake shoes, springs, pins, clips, levers, adjusters/self-adjusters, other related brake hardware, and backing support plates; lubricate and reassemble.
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|
Remove caliper assembly from mountings; clean and inspect for leaks and damage to caliper housing; determine necessary action.
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Remove, clean, and inspect pads and retaining hardware; determine necessary action.
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Inspect the vacuum-type power booster unit for vacuum leaks; inspect the check valve for proper operation; determine necessary action.
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Remove, clean, inspect, repack, and install wheel bearings and replace seals; install hub and adjust wheel bearings.
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Diagnose anti-lock brake system (ABS) electronic control(s) and components using self-diagnosis and/or recommended test equipment; determine necessary action.
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Refinish rotor according to manufacturer’s recommendations.
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|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
1. Brake Principles
- Friction and heat
- Mechanical leverage
- Brake design requirements
- Federal standards
2. Brake Hydraulic Systems
- Hydraulic principles
- M aster Cylinders
- Hydraulic valves and switches
- Brake fluid and lines
3. Types of Braking Systems and Components
- Drum brakes
- Disc brakes
- Parking brakes
- Power brake unit operation
- Anti-Lock braking components and operation
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
1. Brake Hydraulics
- Testing and replacement of hydraulic switches and valves
- Test brake fluid and determine proper fluid application
- Flush hydraulic brake system
- Bleed braking system
2. Braking System Components
- Remove and replace drum brake system components
- Remove and replace disc brake system components
- Adjust drum brakes system
- Adjust parking brake system
- Remove and replace calipers and wheel cylinders
- Remove, replace, and adjust master cylinder
- Machine brake drums
- Machine brake rotors
3. Anti-Lock Braking
- Diagnosis of ABS fault codes
- Remove and replace ABS components
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
A5 Brakes
2. Course Prefix & Number:
AUTM 1105
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 4
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 6
4. Course Description:
This course teaches the principles of brakes, hydraulic system fundamentals, disc and drum brakes, parking brakes and power assist units. Also included is an introduction to ABS systems. Emphasis is placed on operation, diagnosis and repair of various types of brake systems. This course provides a minimum of 125 clock hours of the 105 required NATEF clock hours.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
AUTM 1105 - A5 Brakes
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
AUTM 1105 - A5 Brakes
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:
Name of Institution
|
Course Number and Title
|
Credits
|
Northwest Community College
|
AMST1016 Brakes
|
4
|
St. Cloud Community College
|
AUTO1516 Brakes
|
4
|
III. Course Purpose
1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
Name of Program(s)
|
Program Type
|
Automotive Technology
|
Diploma
|
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
Analyze and follow a sequence of operations |
Diagnose poor stopping, pulling, or dragging |
Utilize appropriate technology |
Refinish brake rotor according to manufacturers specifications |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
Expected Outcome
|
MnTC Goal Area
|
Diagnose poor stopping, pulling or dragging concerns caused by problems in the hydraulic system; determine necessary action.
|
|
Bleed (manual, pressure, vacuum or surge) brake system.
|
|
Remove, clean, and inspect brake shoes, springs, pins, clips, levers, adjusters/self-adjusters, other related brake hardware, and backing support plates; lubricate and reassemble.
|
|
Remove caliper assembly from mountings; clean and inspect for leaks and damage to caliper housing; determine necessary action.
|
|
Remove, clean, and inspect pads and retaining hardware; determine necessary action.
|
|
Inspect the vacuum-type power booster unit for vacuum leaks; inspect the check valve for proper operation; determine necessary action.
|
|
Remove, clean, inspect, repack, and install wheel bearings and replace seals; install hub and adjust wheel bearings.
|
|
Diagnose anti-lock brake system (ABS) electronic control(s) and components using self-diagnosis and/or recommended test equipment; determine necessary action.
|
|
Refinish rotor according to manufacturer’s recommendations.
|
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
1. Brake Principles
- Friction and heat
- Mechanical leverage
- Brake design requirements
- Federal standards
2. Brake Hydraulic Systems
- Hydraulic principles
- M aster Cylinders
- Hydraulic valves and switches
- Brake fluid and lines
3. Types of Braking Systems and Components
- Drum brakes
- Disc brakes
- Parking brakes
- Power brake unit operation
- Anti-Lock braking components and operation
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
1. Brake Hydraulics
- Testing and replacement of hydraulic switches and valves
- Test brake fluid and determine proper fluid application
- Flush hydraulic brake system
- Bleed braking system
2. Braking System Components
- Remove and replace drum brake system components
- Remove and replace disc brake system components
- Adjust drum brakes system
- Adjust parking brake system
- Remove and replace calipers and wheel cylinders
- Remove, replace, and adjust master cylinder
- Machine brake drums
- Machine brake rotors
3. Anti-Lock Braking
- Diagnosis of ABS fault codes
- Remove and replace ABS components