Common Course Outline
Course discipline/number/title
AMT 1610: Brakes Lab
Catalog Description
| Credits | 3 |
|---|---|
| Hours/Week | 6 |
| Prerequisites (Course discipline/number) | None |
| Other requirements | None |
| MnTC Goals (if any) | NA |
Course Description
This course covers the service, diagnosis and repair of hydraulic brake systems, including repairing and replacing disc and drum brake components, Antilock braking systems, Traction control systems and rotor and drum machining/measuring. This course aligns with ASE standard: Brakes.
Date Last Revised (Month, year)
December, 2025
Outline of Major Content Areas
- Replace brake pads and shoes
- Replace parking brake cables
- Replacing the brake cylinders
- Install a brake rotor
- Replace a brake caliper
- Checking hall Effect wheel speed sensor
- Checking inductive wheel speed sensor
- Maintain the brake disc, brake pads and brake caliper
- Replace a brake hose
- Replace a brake line
- Replace a master cylinder
- Resurface a brake drum and rotor
Learning Outcomes (General)
The student will be able to:
- Service disc hydraulic brakes.
- Service drum hydraulic brakes.
- Diagnose faults of hydraulic brakes including ABS.
- Repair and replace parts as needed.
- Bleed brake systems correctly.
- Test/Evaluate completed repair work.
- Flare brake lines.
- Resurface a brake drum and rotor.
Learning Outcomes (MnTC)
NA
Methods for Evaluation of Student Learning
Methods may include but are not limited to:
- Shop/Lab projects
- Lab worksheets
- Individual and team assignments
RCTC Core Outcome(s)
This course contributes to meeting the following RCTC Core Outcome(s):
- Critical Thinking
- Students will think systematically and explore information thoroughly before accepting or formulating a position or conclusion.
Special Information (if any)
None