Administrative Master Syllabus
I. Topical Outline: Each offering of this course must include the following topics (be sure to include information
regarding lab, practicum, and clinical or other non-lecture instruction).
Brake System Fundamentals
Brake service tools and Equipment
Master Cylinders and Brake Fluid, Master Cylinder and Brake Fluid Service
Hydraulic Lines, Valves, and Switches, Hydraulic Lines, Valves, and Switches Service
Power Brake Systems, Power Brake Systems Service
Disc Brake Systems, Disc Brake Systems Service
Drum Brakes, Drum Brake Service
Parking Brakes, Parking Brake Service
Antilock Brake System Principles, General ABS Service
II. Course Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes – Upon successful
completion of this course, students will:
Methods of Assessment
1. Utilize appropriate safety procedures.
2. Explain operation of modern brake systems
3. Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems, drum/disc
brake systems, and anti-lock brake systems.
4. Machine drums and rotors with current industry
standard equipment.
1. Quizzes, job sheets, final exam, homework
assignments.
2. Quizzes, job sheets, final exam, homework
assignments
3. Quizzes, job sheets, final exam, homework
assignments
4. Quizzes, job sheets, final exam, homework
assignments
III. Required text(s), optional text(s) and/or materials to be supplied by the student:
CDX Online eTextbook. & Fundamentals of Automotive Technology CDX Automotive Jones &
Bartlett Learning textbook.
Complete set of tools in compliance with the tool list.
IV. Suggested Course Maximum:
24