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:

Accuplacer (specify test):

No placement tests required

Score:

6. Prerequisite Courses:

9. Co-requisite Courses:

There are no corequisites for this course.

II. Transfer and Articulation

1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:

Northwest Community College, AMST 1016 Brakes, 4 credits
St. Cloud Community College, AUTO 1516 Brakes, 4 credits

III. Course Purpose

1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course fulfills a requirement for the following program(s):

Automotive Techology, 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.
Apply ethical principles in decision-making	Determine parts needed to prepare estimate that meets industry standards.

2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of the course:

• Identify braking system components and performance standards;
• Identify braking system principles;
• Identify brake hydraulic systems;
• Identify hydraulic valves and switches;
• 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;
• 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;
• Diagnose poor stopping, noise, vibration, pulling, grabbing, dragging or pulsing concerns;
• Remove, inspect and replace pads and retaining hardware; determine necessary action;
• Select, handle, store and fill brake fluid to proper level; and
• 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. Braking system components and performance standards
2. Braking system principles
3. Brake hydraulic systems
4. Hydraulic valves and switches
5. Brake fluid and lines
6. Brake bleeding methods and procedures
7. Wheel bearings and service
8. Drum brakes
9. Drum brake diagnosis and service
10. Disc brakes
11. Disc brake diagnosis and service
12. Parking brake operation, diagnosis, and service
13. Machining brake drums and rotors
14. Power brake unit operation and diagnosis
15. ABS components and operation
16. ABS Diagnosis and service
17. Electronic stability control systems

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