Brakes I

Catalog description

In this course students will Perform system pressure and travel calculations utilizing Pascal's Law; Complete service work orders; Determine appropriate system pressure tests utilizing service specifications; Determine brake system concerns and necessary actions; Diagnose poor stopping, pulling or dragging concerns caused by malfunctions in the hydraulic system; Determine how to inspect, fabricate and/or replace brake lines and hoses; Determine the service specifications pertaining to the removal, cleaning and refinishing procedures on brake drums; Apply drum brake repair and replacement procedures; Diagnose poor stopping noise vibration, pulling, grabbing, dragging or pedal pulsation concerns on disc-brake vehicles; Determine disc brake repair and replacement procedures; Determine how to caliper piston retractions; Diagnose wheel bearing noise, wheel shimmy and vibration concerns; Determine how to remove, inspect and replace bearing and hub assemblies through a variety of classroom and lab/shop learning and assessment activities.