AM 151L - Automotive Brake Systems Lab

4 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s): AM 111 and AM 120

Course Description: Covers the principles of brake operation, function, and design as well as troubleshooting, overhauling, repairing, and servicing of automotive brake systems.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Describe the basic principles of the automotive brake system operation in action, and perform service repairs of the automobile brake systems.
CLO#2: Apply service techniques to perform safety inspections, system tests, and diagnosis of automotive brake systems.
CLO#3: Professionally perform the necessary adjustments and repairs to meet industry / NATEF standards after determining the proper repair required with proper diagnostic procedures. (ILO: Critical Thinking)

Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials: Each student is required to keep a notebook for handouts and notes and personal hand tools for laboratory procedures.

ACTI Code and Course Type
210 Career / Tech Preparatory

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (80) and a standard RCC delivery of (88) lecture/lab hours per term, not to exceed (96) hours per term.