AUT 147 - Automotive Brake Systems

Description
In this course, students learn about brake system design, components, and specifications. Students learn how to inspect, diagnose, and service disc, drum, parking brake, and anti-lock systems.

This is a hands-on course that meets ASE Education Foundation standards for accreditation in the area of Brakes (A5).

Recommended Skills: Automotive Technology students must be able to read and comprehend complex technical information and instructions.

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 4

School: School of Business & Industry
Department: Automotive
Discipline: AUT

Major Course Revisions: Prefix, N/A
Last Revision Date Effective: 20220216T10:08:51
Course Review & Revision Year: 2026-2027

Course Type:
Program Requirement- Offering designed to meet the learning needs of students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Lecture/Lab - Must meet Lecture & Lab Ratios

General Education Requirement: None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA

Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Diagnose and repair brake hydraulic systems.

2. Diagnose and repair drum and parking brake systems.

3. Diagnose and repair disc brake systems.

4. Diagnose and repair power brake systems.

5. Diagnose and repair antilock brake systems.

Approved for Online Delivery?: Yes

Course Outline:
I. Braking System Components and Performance Standards

II. Braking System Principles

III. Brake Hydraulic Systems

A. Hydraulic Valves and Switches

B. Brake Fluid and Lines

C. Brake Bleeding

IV. Brake System Types

A. Drum Brakes

B. Drum Brakes Diagnosis and Service

C. Disc Brakes

D. Disc Brakes Diagnosis and Service

V. Parking Brake System

VI. Machining Brake Drums and Rotors

VII. power Brake Systems

VIII. Anti-lock Braking Systems

A. ABS Components and Operation

B. ABS Diagnosis and Service

Mandatory CLO Competency Assessment Measures:

Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Instructional Strategies:
Lecture and Demonstration: 35-50%

Worksheets and Laboratory Exercises: 50-65%

Mandatory Course Components:
None

Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corerequisite(s): None
Course-Specific Placement Test:
Course Aligned with IRW: NA
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required

Total Lecture/Lab Hours Per Week: 4
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Program Accreditation Requirement (list below), Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement), Certification/License Requirement (list below)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details: The instructor must be ASE certified in this subject area and have at least 2 years of work experience in the automotive field, in order to meet ASE Education Foundation accreditation requirements.

General Room Request: Automotive Classroom and Auto Lab Space

Maximum Course Enrollment: 24
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: Yes
AP Min. Score:
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Courses is a Requirement:
Automotive Technology, A.A.A.S., Automotive Technology Certificate
Course Fees: $20.00
People Soft Course ID Number: 101705
Course CIP Code: 47.9999