AUTOM 242 Advanced Disc and Drum Brake Service

In this advanced course, disc and drum brake systems are serviced and repaired using modern brake service equipment.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

AUTOM 142 with a minimum grade of 1.4

Distribution

Career Training

Offered

Summer

Notes

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Outcomes

1. Diagnose poor stopping, noise, vibration, pulling, grabbing, dragging or pulsation concerns; determine necessary action
2. Perform maintenance removing, cleaning, inspecting and measuring brake drums
3. Remove caliper assembly, inspect for leaks and damage to caliper housing; determine necessary action
4. Remove, clean and inspect brake shoes, springs, pins, clips, lefts, adjusters/self-adjusters, other related brake hardware, and backing support plates; lubricate and reassemble

Area of Study:

Career Education, HS/Tech HS

Instructional Mode:

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Campus:

South

Lecture

10

Lab

60