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AUTO 1235: Brake Systems
Effective date
January 2025
Department
Automotive Service Technician
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course covers principles of operation and types, diagnosis, service, and repair of brake systems. Topics include drum and disc brakes involving hydraulic, vacuum boost, and hydra-boost brake systems. Upon completion, students will be able to diagnose, service, and repair various automotive braking systems.
Credits
6.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe and service brake tubing and fittings
- Describe, diagnose and repair drum and disc brake systems
- Describe, diagnose and repair hydraulic brake systems
- Describe, diagnose and repair power assist brake systems
- Describe, diagnose and repair wheel bearings and hubs
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 46.74
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 103.26
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 0
Total Hours: 150
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 103.26
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 0
Total Hours: 150
Instructional Strategies
Classroom activities are lectures, demonstrations, audio-visual presentations and exercises. Practical experience takes place in an active shop setting. The extensive workshop experience provides reinforcement of theoretical concepts, develops hand skills, and familiarity with repair procedures, electronic equipment and standard safety procedures. All modules are designed to enable the student to work independently and in groups.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
B-
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
25 |
Students are given multiple choice quizzes throughout the course to assess their theoretical knowledge. |
|
Final Exam |
25 |
Students are given a multiple choice final exam at the end of the course to assess their theoretical knowledge. |
|
Lab Work |
30 |
Practical knowledge and skills are evaluated in the shop while students are working on training aids and customer vehicles. |
|
Assignments |
10 |
Assignments and Forums |
|
Participation |
10 |
Participation |
Course topics
- Tubing and fittings
- Hydraulic systems
- Drum brakes
- Disc Brakes
- Power assist systems
- Hubs and bearings
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.