Discipline: Automotive Technology Degree Credit  [X]
Non Credit  [ ]
Nondegree Credit  [ ]
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Riverside Community College District
Integrated Course Outline of Record

Automotive Technology 43


COURSE DESCRIPTION
43 Ford Automotive Brakes-Mlr Units: 3.50
 
Prerequisite(s): AUT 40: Ford Electrical Systems-MLR
This course presents the principles of Ford brake system (hydraulic and electronic, with and without antilock) operation and repair, including brake system overhaul and machining operations. Emphasis will be placed on the diagnosis of brake system concerns using Ford’s test methods and equipment. This course may be taken a total of two times. 45 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.
 
SHORT DESCRIPTION FOR CLASS SCHEDULE
Operation, diagnosis and repair of Ford brake systems to include anti-lock brake service.
 
ADVISORY ENTRY SKILLS
None.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
 Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

Diagnose and troubleshoot customer concerns with the hydraulic
braking and computer-controlled antilock systems on Ford cars
and light trucks and determine needed repairs.

Perform inspections, evaluations, tests, measurements, and/or
adjustments on the hydraulic brake and computer controlled
antilock brake systems while using Ford service procedures and
scan tools (i.e. New Generation Stat Tester, NGS, and World-wide
Diagnostic System WDS).

Disassemble, inspect, and reassemble selected Ford car and light
truck brake system components using Ford procedures and tools.

Machine the friction surfaces of brake drums and rotors to
specifications using Ford procedures and tools.

Remove and replace selected brake system components on Ford
cars and light trucks using Ford procedures and tools.
 
COURSE CONTENT
  TOPICS
 
  1. Hydraulic fundamentals and component identification
  2. Brake system operation and repair
  3. Drum brake operation, repair, and machining operations
  4. Disc brake operation, repair, and machining operations
  5. Diagnosis of hydraulic brake system concerns
  6. Rear antilock brake system (RABS) operation and diagnosis
  7. Antilock brake system (ABS) operation and diagnosis
 
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
 Methods of instruction used to achieve student learning outcomes may include, but are not limited to:

  • Lectures
  • Demonstrations
  • Interactive CD-ROM.
  • Videos
  • Group laboratory activities
  • Homework
  • Reading assignments
  • Web based training
 
METHODS OF EVALUATION
 Students will be evaluated for progress in and/or mastery of learning outcomes by methods of evaluation which may include, but are not limited to:

  • Individual hands-on exams
  • Written quizzes and exams
  • Interactive CD-ROM course work
  • Group activities and lab exercises
  • Web-Based Training
ASSIGNMENTS

Required Reading Assignments


Required Writing Assignments


Other Outside-of-Class Assignments
 
COURSE MATERIALS
 All materials used in this course will be periodically reviewed to ensure that they are appropriate for college level instruction. Possible texts include:

  • Possible texts include:
    38S01W0 Vehicle Brake Systems
    38S02W0 Brake Service Procedures
    38S03W0 Advanced Brake System Theory and Operation
    38S04W0 Advanced Brake System Diagnosis
    38S07T0 Brake System Diagnosis and Service
    38S08T0 Advanced Brake System Diagnosis and Service

    (All course materials are published and provided by Ford Motor Company.)
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