DHET 233 Foundation Brakes

5 credits

The study of foundation brake systems and components including purpose, nomenclature, repair, maintenance, adjustment, and drivability complaint diagnosis.

Prerequisites: TRAN 110, TRAN 112, TRAN 113, TRAN 125 and completion of, or concurrent enrollment in DHET 232.

Quarters Offered: Spring, Summer

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
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

Total Hours: 80 Lecture Hours: 20 Lab or Clinical Hours: 60