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Apr 28, 2024
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Catalog 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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DHET 233 Foundation Brakes5 credits
The study of foundation brake systems and components including purpose, nomenclature, repair, maintenance, adjustment, and drivability complaint diagnosis.
Prerequisites: ENGL 093 , MATH 087 , and completion of, or enrollment in, DHET 232
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Demonstrate industry standard safe practices while working on foundation brake systems
- Demonstrate understanding of foundation brake system operating concepts
- Demonstrate repair and maintenance procedures of foundation brake systems to industry standard
- Test foundation brake system component operation and compare to DOT specifications
- Demonstrate how to measure lining wear and determine compare to legal limit specifications
- Demonstrate proper adjustment procedures and inspect for travel and applied angle
Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcomes:
- perform repairs on various diesel vehicles, vehicle components and equipment
- be prepared to succeed on the ASE certification and OEM certification exams
- meet minimum competency in eight categories identified as essential for employability: adherence to policy and procedure, technical knowledge, skill application, work planning, quality of work, quantity of work, interpersonal skills, oral and written communication
- demonstrate advanced skills in: diagnostics, repair and maintenance, electronics, hydraulics, power train, engines, pneumatics, undercarriage, brakes and welding
Total Hours: 80 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 20 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 60
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