AUTOM 242: Advanced Disc and Drum Brake Service

Subject
Automotive Technology
Credits 4 Lab Hours 60 Lecture Hours 10
Quarter Offered
Summer
Instructional Mode
Web-enhanced
In this advanced course, disc and drum brake systems are serviced and repaired using modern brake service equipment.
Outcomes
  • Diagnose poor stopping, noise, vibration, pulling, grabbing, dragging or pulsation concerns; determine necessary action
  • Perform maintenance removing, cleaning, inspecting and measuring brake drums
  • Remove caliper assembly, inspect for leaks and damage to caliper housing; determine necessary action
  • Remove, clean and inspect brake shoes, springs, pins, clips, lefts, adjusters/self-adjusters, other related brake hardware, and backing support plates; lubricate and reassemble
Prerequisites
AUTOM 142 with a minimum grade of 1.4
Distribution
Career Training
Notes
Web-enhanced
Campus
South
Area of Study
Career Education
HS/Tech HS