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