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AST 1203 - Brakes

3 Credits
This course is designed to offer an introduction to the automotive brake system and its hydraulic principles of operation. Includes the theory, operation, and construction of disc brakes, drum brakes, power brakes, master cylinders, precision machining of rotors and drums as well as antilock braking systems and their related computer controlled components. Troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair are emphasized. The student completing this curriculum will have been given the opportunity to gain the technical skills required to become a certified automotive brake specialist.

Prerequisite: AST 1213Basic Electrical AST 1223Automotive Maintenance  or Instructor Approval

Corequisite:   

Course Level Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Identify automotive brakes system components and operation (PLO 1, 2, 3)
2. Select proper brake system repair procedures and techniques (PLO 1, 2, 3, 5, 6)
3. Diagnose automotive brake system problems and related concerns (PLO 1, 2, 3, 5)
4. Choose relative service information (PLO 1, 2, 3, 6)
5. Provide appropriate and ethical customer service (PLO 4, 5, 6)

Latest Update Effective: Spring 2020



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