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.

Credits

3

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

225

Semester Contact Hours Lab

150

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]

Credit Hours Narrative

3

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

225

Semester Contact Hours Lab

150

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

N

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