In this course students will perform various tasks through a variety of classroom and lab/shop learning and assessment activities to include, but not limited to: Research applicable vehicle service information including service precautions and technical service bulletins; Inspect and repair vehicle hydraulic brake systems using hydraulic principles and proper repair/replacement methods; Determine appropriate fluids for vehicles, observe proper methods for handling and storing brake fluids and proper testing procedures for brake fluid per manufacturers specifications;Inspect, repair, adjust and lubricate drum brake systems including removing/installing brake shoes, drums, necessary brake hardware, and parking brake apparatus per vehicle manufacturers specifications; Remove, inspect, measure, clean and refinish brake drums per vehicle manufacturers specifications. Determine replacement specifications; Inspect, repair, adjust and lubricate disc brake systems including removing/installing brake pads, rotors, and necessary brake hardware per vehicle manufacturers specifications; Remove, inspect, measure, clean and refinish brake rotors per vehicle manufacturers specifications. Determine replacement specifications; Describe importance of operating vehicle to burnish/break in replacement brake pads according to manufacturer's specifications; Determine how to remove, inspect and replace bearing and hub assemblies through a variety of classroom and lab/shop learning and assessment activities.
For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
The Industrial Technology Division is a committed leader in innovative workforce development by meeting the dynamic needs of business and industry through the development of student-centered education, technical excellence, and citizenship.
Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.
Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
Outcome #6: Exhibit skills in information and technological literacy.
Outcome #9: Exhibit workplace skills to include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honest, positive attitude, judgment, responsibility.
a. Research applicable vehicle and service information, vehicle service history, service
b. Precautions and technical service bulletins.
c. Describe procedure for performing a road test to check brake system operation,
including an antilock braking system.
d. Install wheel and torque lug nuts.
a. Measure brake pedal heights, travel, and free play (as applicable); determine necessary action.
b. Check master cylinder for external leaks and proper operation.
c. Inspect brake lines, flexible hoses, and fittings for leaks, dents, kinks, rust, cracks, bulging, wear, loose fittings and supports; determine necessary action.
d. Select, handle, store and fill brake fluids to proper level.
e. Identify Components of brake warning light system.
f. Bleed and/or flush brake system.
g. Test brake fluid for contamination.
h. Remove, bench bleed, and reinstall master cylinder.
i. Replace brake lines, hoses, fitting, and supports.
j. Fabricate lines using proper material and flaring procedures.
k. Measure and adjust master cylinder pushrod length.
a. Remove, clean, inspect, and measure brake drum diameter; determine necessary action.
b. Refinish brake drum and measure final drum diameter; compare with specifications.
c. Remove, clean, and inspect break shoes, springs, pins, clips, levers, adjusters/self-adjusters, other related brake hardware, and backing support plates; lubricate and reassemble.
d. Inspect wheel cylinders for leaks and proper operation; remove and replace as needed.
e. Pre-adjust brake shoes and parking brake; install brake drums or drum/hub assemblies and wheel bearings; make final checks and adjustments.
a. Remove and clean caliper assembly, inspect for leaks and damage/wear to caliper housing; determine necessary action.
b. Clean and inspect caliper mounting and slides/pins for proper operation, wear and damage; determine necessary action.
c. Remove, inspect, and replace pads and retaining hardware; determine necessary action. P-1
d. Lubricate and reinstall caliper, pads and related hardware; seat pads and inspect for leaks.
e. Clean and inspect rotor, measure rotor thickness, thickness variation, and lateral runout;
f. Determine necessary action.
g. Remove and reinstall rotor.
h. Refinish rotor on vehicle; measure final rotor thickness and compare with specifications.
i. Refinish rotor off vehicle; measure final rotor thickness and compare with specifications.
j. Retract and re-adjust caliper piston on an integral parking brake system.
k. Check brake pad wear indicator; determine necessary action.
l. Describe importance of operating vehicle to burnish/break-in replacement brake pads according to manufacturer'�s recommendations.
a. Check brake pedal travel with, and without, engine running to verify proper power booster operation.
b. Check vacuum supply (manifold or auxiliary pump) to vacuum-type power booster.
a. Remove, clean, inspect, repack, and install wheel bearings; replace seals; install hub and adjust bearings.
b. Check parking brake cables and components for wear, binding, and corrosion; clean, lubricate, adjust or replace as needed.
c. Check parking brake operation and parking brake indicator light system operation;
d. Determine necessary action.
e. Check operation of brake stop light system.
f. Replace wheel bearing and race.
g. Inspect and replace wheel studs.
a. Identify traction control/vehicle stability control system components.
b. Describe the operation of a regenerative braking system.
- Principles of braking
- Hydraulic Systems
- Drum Brakes
- Disc Brakes
- Power-Assist Unit
- Miscellaneous
- Electronic Brakes, and Traction and Stability Control Systems
- Introduction
- Principles of Braking
- Hydraulic and Power Brakes Theory
- Servicing Hydraulic Systems and power Brakes
- Disc Brake Systems
- Drum Brake Systems
- Wheel Bearings
- Textbook
- Videos
- Power point presentation
- Computer training programs
- Hands-on experience
- Instructor presentation/demonstration
- LMS
- Textbook
- Internet Videos
- Video Presentation
- LMS
- Handouts
90-100 A
Excellent
80-89 B
Good
70-79 C
Satisfactory
60-69 D
Unsatisfactory
Anything below 60 is an F
Failing
- Outcomes 1 and 5 will be evaluated through classroom tests, written assignments and job performance in the shop.
- Outcome 6 will be evaluated by job performance in the shop.
- Outcome 9 will be evaluated through classroom tests and behavior and job performance in the shop.
- The letter grades in this course are as follows:
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.