AU1013: Brakes I

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.