Brake Systems

Course Objectives:

• Demonstrate proper shop safety practices while in the labs.
• Use and identify tools used to repair brake systems.
• Explain friction principles and Newton’s laws of Motion.
• Identify and explain operation of braking system components including hydraulic control devices.
• Perform Disc Brake Inspection and recommend necessary repairs.
• Perform Drum Brake Inspection and recommend necessary repairs.
• Adjust parking brakes.
• Demonstrate resurfacing of drums and rotors including on-car brake lathes.