DIESL 154 Intro to Air Brakes
In this course, instruction will begin with the basic theory, construction and operation of an air brake system typically found on a heavy duty truck. Additional emphasis will be on diagnostic and troubleshooting, as well as service and repair routines. Additional instruction will include basic ABS/EBS braking systems, and related control systems.
Cross Listed Courses
N/A
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
Basic Vehicle Service, Advanced Services Applications/ or instructor permission
Offered
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Outcomes
- Identify components commonly found in a typical heavy duty truck air brake system and understand how each component contributes to the operation of the system.
- Inspect an air brake system and perform an operational check to determine functionality, both mechanically and pneumatically
- Perform basic inspections of shoes/pads, drums/discs and related foundation components used in drum and disc brake systems
- Perform basic service and maintenance routines on a typical drum/disc air brake system.
- Identify the components found in a typical ABS system and understand how each component contributes to the operation of the system.
- Perform basic inspections of ABS components to determine functionality
Area of Study:
Career Education, HS/Tech HS
Instructional Mode:
Web-enhanced