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General Information

Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
AUTOD091A
Course Title (CB02)
Automotive Brakes
Course Credit Status
Credit - Degree Applicable
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Course Description
This course covers the repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting of automotive braking systems.
Faculty Requirements
Discipline 1
[Automotive Technology]
FSA
[FHDA FSA - AUTO TECH]
Course Family
Not Applicable

Course Justification

This CTE, CSU transferable course is a recommendation from industry advisory committees to help better prepare students to diagnose and repair automotive brake systems. The course is part of the degree in Automotive Chassis and Powertrain.

Foothill Equivalency

Does the course have a Foothill equivalent?
No
Foothill Course ID

Course Philosophy

Formerly Statement

Course Development Options

Basic Skill Status (CB08)
Course is not a basic skills course.
Grade Options
  • Letter Grade
  • Pass/No Pass
Repeat Limit
0

Transferability & Gen. Ed. Options

Transferability
Transferable to CSU only

Units and Hours

Summary

Minimum Credit Units
6.0
Maximum Credit Units
6.0

Weekly Student Hours

TypeIn ClassOut of Class
Lecture Hours4.08.0
Laboratory Hours6.00.0

Course Student Hours

Course Duration (Weeks)
12.0
Hours per unit divisor
36.0
Course In-Class (Contact) Hours
Lecture
48.0
Laboratory
72.0
Total
120.0
Course Out-of-Class Hours
Lecture
96.0
Laboratory
0.0
NA
0.0
Total
96.0

Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

Advisory(ies)

  • ESL D272. and ESL D273., or ESL D472. and ESL D473., or eligibility for EWRT D001A or EWRT D01AH or ESL D005.
  • Elementary algebra or equivalent (or higher), or appropriate placement beyond elementary algebra

Limitation(s) on Enrollment

(Approved Automotive Technology Course Sequence Contract required.)

Entrance Skill(s)

General Course Statement(s)

Methods of Instruction

Lecture and visual aids

Discussion of assigned reading

In-class exploration of Internet sites

Quiz and examination review performed in class

Homework and extended projects

Assignments

  1. Reading from text and handouts
  2. Written research project
  3. Journal of lab activities

Methods of Evaluation

  1. Weekly multiple choice and/or essay questions of 10-15 questions that cover the topic discussed in class. Tests will be graded and scored with points awarded for each correct answer.
  2. Lab journal consisting of specifications and notes, graded on completeness and accuracy.
  3. A hands on performance exam given at the end of the quarter that will be similar to several of the activities completed in class. Points will be given for each task done correctly.
  4. A comprehensive final exam of 50-100 multiple choice and/or essay questions. Tests will be graded and scored with points awarded for each correct answer.
  5. Written research project covering class content to be presented in class.

Essential Student Materials/Essential College Facilities

Essential Student Materials: 
  • Required hand tools
  • Safety glasses
  • Textbook and reference materials
  • Notebook
Essential College Facilities:
  • Classroom and automotive lab area

Examples of Primary Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisherDate/EditionISBN
Halderman, James D."Automotive Chassis Systems"Pearson2020/8th Edition

Examples of Supporting Texts and References

None.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Course Objectives

  • Define the basic design and operation of automotive brake systems.
  • Discuss the principles of hydraulics.
  • Describe system types and construction of automotive brake systems.
  • Discuss system operation of automotive brake systems.
  • Demonstrate the accepted industry techniques for brake system maintenance and repair.
  • Analyze brake systems using accepted industry techniques for diagnosis/troubleshooting.
  • Evaluate brake systems performance by road testing

CSLOs

  • Remove one dual servo brake assembly from the vehicle, inspect and lubricate the brake assembly as needed, and reinstall the dual servo brake assembly in the vehicle, according to recognized industry standards in 30 minutes given a vehicle and tools.

  • Remove one tire, wheel, and brake caliper assembly from the vehicle, turn one rotor on the car as needed, and reinstall the tire, wheel, and brake caliper assembly on the vehicle, according to recognized industry standards given a vehicle and tools.

  • Use a bench lathe and appropriate tools to measure and resurface the brake drum as needed according to recognized industry standards in 30 minutes.

  • Perform a complete brake inspection, according to recognized industry standards in 30 minutes given a vehicle and tools.

Outline

  1. Define the basic design and operation of automotive brake systems.
    1. Brake components - their general purpose
    2. Complete brake system
    3. Basic principles
  2. Discuss the principles of hydraulics.
    1. Pressure
    2. Force
    3. Input-output piston
    4. Brake fluid/lines/connections
  3. Describe system types and construction of automotive brake systems.
    1. Master cylinders/wheel cylinders
    2. Drum brake systems
    3. Disc brake systems
    4. Brake system valves and switches
    5. Power brake systems
    6. Parking brake systems
    7. Antilock brake system (ABS)
  4. Discuss system operation of automotive brake systems.
    1. Master cylinders/wheel cylinders
    2. Drum brake systems
    3. Disc brake systems
    4. Brake system valves and switches
    5. Power break systems
    6. Parking brake systems
    7. Antilock brake system (ABS)
  5. Demonstrate the accepted industry techniques for brake system maintenance and repair.
    1. Master cylinders/wheel cylinders
    2. Drum brake systems
    3. Disc brake systems
    4. Brake system valves and switches
    5. Power brake systems
    6. Parking brake systems
    7. Antilock brake system (ABS)
  6. Analyze brake systems using accepted industry techniques for diagnosis/troubleshooting.
    1. Master cylinders/wheel cylinders
    2. Drum brake systems
    3. Disc brake systems
    4. Brake system valves and switches
    5. Power brake systems
    6. Parking brake systems
    7. Antilock brake system (ABS)
  7. Evaluate brake systems performance by road testing
    1. Pull
    2. Grab
    3. Pedal height (feel)
    4. Wear patterns

Lab Topics

  1. Service Information, Tools, and Safety
  2. Environmental and Hazardous Materials
  3. Braking System Components and Performance Standards
  4. Braking System Principles
  5. Brake Hydraulic Systems
  6. Hydraulic Valves and Switches
  7. Brake Fluid and Lines
  8. Brake Bleeding Methods and Procedures
  9. Drum Brakes
  10. Drum Brakes Diagnosis and Service
  11. Disc Brakes
  12. Disc Brakes Diagnosis and Service
  13. Parking Brake Operation, Diagnosis, and Service
  14. Machining Brake Drums and Rotors
  15. Power Brake Unit Operation, Diagnosis, and Service
  16. Regenerative Braking Systems
  17. ABS Components and Operation
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