ASEP 105 Automotive Brakes
This course is designed to give students the opportunity to develop the skills necessary to diagnose, service and repair automotive braking system concerns. Course study will include hydraulic theory and operation, disc braking systems, drum braking systems and anti-lock braking systems. Braking system integration into vehicle stability enhancement systems will also be covered. Students will have the opportunity to perform on-vehicle diagnosis, service and repair of various braking systems, including proper machining processes for brake components.
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
ASEP 105Automotive Brakes
Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.
I. General Information
Department
Trade and Industry
II. Course Specification
Course Type
Program Requirement
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
225
Semester Contact Hours Lab
150
Grading Method
Letter grade
III. Catalog Course Description
This course is designed to give students the opportunity to develop the skills necessary to diagnose, service and repair automotive braking system concerns. Course study will include hydraulic theory and operation, disc braking systems, drum braking systems and anti-lock braking systems. Braking system integration into vehicle stability enhancement systems will also be covered. Students will have the opportunity to perform on-vehicle diagnosis, service and repair of various braking systems, including proper machining processes for brake components.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Describe the laws for hydraulic applications
- Diagnose, service and repair hydraulic brake components
- Diagnose, service and repair disc brake systems
- Diagnose, service and repair drum brake systems
- Describe basic anti-lock brake system operation
- Diagnose, service and repair anti-lock braking systems
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
Review of Pascal's law of hydraulics
Hydraulic system components and repair procedures
Disc brake operation
Drum brake operation
Disc and drum brake system diagnosis and repair
Anti-lock brake system operation
Anti-lock brake system diagnosis and repair
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Required Assignments
Fundamentals Path: Must be completed by Dec. 16th
Complete 1 Brake related WBT due Nov. 27th
Complete 1 Brake related WBT due Dec. 11th
Chapters:
From the "Brakes steering and suspension" textbook, read and study each chapter, answer the multiple choice questions at the end of each chapter. Bring 2 questions for discussion in class with each homework assignment.
Ch.3 due 11-17 Brake Hydraulic systems
Ch. 5 Due 11-18 Brake fluid and Lines
Ch.4 due 11-19 Hydraulic valves and switches
Ch.7 due 11-23 Drum Brakes
Ch.9 due 11-25 Disk Brakes
Ch.11 due 11-30 Park Brake Operation and diag
Ch.12 due 12-2 Machining Brake drums and Rotors
Ch.13 due 12-4 Power Brake unit operation and diag
Ch.14 due 12-7 ABS Components and operation
Ch. 15 due 12-9 ABS diag and Service
Ch.16 due 12-17 Regenerative Braking Systems
Required Exams
Final Exam
Successful completion of lab work with 70% or higher
Required Text
GM Fundamental Curriculum Series Automotive brakes and Steering and Suspension
Hand tools
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements
Fundamentals Path: Must be completed by Dec. 16th
Complete 1 Brake related WBT due Nov. 27th
Complete 1 Brake related WBT due Dec. 11th
Chapters:
From the "Brakes steering and suspension" textbook, read and study each chapter, answer the multiple choice questions at the end of each chapter. Bring 2 questions for discussion in class with each homework assignment.
Ch.3 due 11-17 Brake Hydraulic systems
Ch. 5 Due 11-18 Brake fluid and Lines
Ch.4 due 11-19 Hydraulic valves and switches
Ch.7 due 11-23 Drum Brakes
Ch.9 due 11-25 Disk Brakes
Ch.11 due 11-30 Park Brake Operation and diag
Ch.12 due 12-2 Machining Brake drums and Rotors
Ch.13 due 12-4 Power Brake unit operation and diag
Ch.14 due 12-7 ABS Components and operation
Ch. 15 due 12-9 ABS diag and Service
Ch.16 due 12-17 Regenerative Braking Systems
Final Exam
Successful completion of lab work with 70% or higher