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AUT 1165 Automotive Brake Systems

Theory and operation of hydraulic braking systems, drum brake, disc brake and power assist diagnosis and service. One classroom, six lab hours per week.

Prerequisites: None

Course Outcomes
  • Locate proper specifications and service information for automotive braking systems
  • Utilize manufacturers' processes/procedures to diagnose brake assist systems, including vacuum and hydraulic boost systems.
  • Perform proper disc and drum brake inspection and service procedures.
  • Utilize manufacturer procedures to diagnose hydraulic braking system faults.
  • Utilize manufacturers' processes/procedures to diagnose ABS braking system faults.
Credit Hours: 3
  • Classroom: 1.4 hours
  • Lab: 4.8 hours
  • Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering
  • Department: Automotive Technology
  • Repeatable Credit: No
  • Offered Online: No
Available Sections
Face to Face
Downtown Dayton Campus
Bldg 20, Rm 112
Faculty: Singleton
Term: Spring 2024
Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term - meets once or a few times only. Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Restrictions: Department Chair Permission Rqrd
Note: A Term; GM ASEP students
Course Fee: $25.00
Open Seats: 7
Meets: TTH from 12:00PM to 5:00PM
Section: A23
Open Seats: 7
Meets: TTH from
12:00PM to 5:00PM
Section: A23
Face to Face
Downtown Dayton Campus
Bldg 20, Rm 112
Faculty: Weaver
Term: Spring 2024
Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term - meets once or a few times only. Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Note: A Term
Course Fee: $25.00
Open Seats: 9
Meets: MW from 12:30PM to 5:30PM
Section: A20
Open Seats: 9
Meets: MW from
12:30PM to 5:30PM
Section: A20
Face to Face
Downtown Dayton Campus
Bldg 20, Rm 113
Faculty: Ovenshire
Term: Spring 2024
Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term - meets once or a few times only. Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Note: B Term
Course Fee: $25.00
Open Seats: 13
Meets: TTH from 1:00PM to 6:00PM
Section: B20
Open Seats: 13
Meets: TTH from
1:00PM to 6:00PM
Section: B20
Face to Face
Downtown Dayton Campus
Faculty: McGuigan
Term: Spring 2024
Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term - meets once or a few times only. Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Note: B Term
Course Fee: $25.00
Open Seats: 3
Meets: MT from 12:30PM to 5:30PM
Section: B34
Open Seats: 3
Meets: MT from
12:30PM to 5:30PM
Section: B34