Title
AMST1105 - Brakes
Description
Description
This course covers the fundamental principles of disc and drum brakes, hydraulic systems, parking brakes and power assist units. Students learn about the operation, diagnosis and repair of various brake systems. Additionally, the course includes an introduction to electric brake control systems.
API ID
Credits
3 (1/2/0)
Corequisites
Competencies
- Exhibit safety precautions and professionalism. Maintain a clean and safe work environment following OHSA and manufacturer guidelines.
- Use service information to locate related information for brake systems, brake assist systems and electric brake systems.
- Remove, repair and/or replace disc and drum brake systems.
- Understand, diagnose and repair drum brake systems and components.
- Understand, diagnose and repair disc brake systems and components.
- Perform brake system inspections and diagnose root causes of system concerns.
- Understand, diagnose and repair hydraulic brake system concerns.
- Machine brake rotors and drums using a bench brake lathe.
- Machine brake rotors using an on-car brake lathe.
Degrees that use this course
Degrees that use this course
Degree:
Diploma
The 60-credit diploma in Automotive Service Technology provides students with the essential skills and hands-on experience to excel in the...
Location:
Moorhead Campus
Credits:
60
Degree:
Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Automotive Service Technology is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with the in...
Location:
Moorhead Campus
Credits:
66
