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DEMR-2331-001 Advanced Brake Systems
Prerequisite: AUMT 1305
An advanced brake system course for diesel powered equipment. Advanced concepts and schematics including anti-lock (ABS), air, pneumatic and hydraulic brake systems and related components.
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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
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Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)
Hybrid
BUNDLE ISBN: 9781284225556
Every student will be required to wear an approved AC logo shirt or a company shirt with company logo from the company that the student works for, to both class and lab. Pants will be respectable and wore properly, waist up around the waist where they belong. Safety glasses are the responsibility of the student and will be worn at all times while in the shop/lab environment. Clean up materials will be supplied as needed. Special tools will be supplied as needed. Safety shoes/boots, with slip resistance soles. Steel toes not required. No regular tennis shoes allowed.
Tools are not required to be brought to class by the student. Necessary tools and equipment are provided for in class use for assigned class and lab projects.
Tools are required for student employment during program and before graduation. Tool Purchase Opportunities with discounts at Mac, Snap-on and Western Equipment will be given and encouraged.
Cost for these tools and boxes average $1500.00 - $2000.00. You are responsible for purchasing these tools before graduation.
Required professional and safety attire is mandatory for class and laboratory participation.
| Diesel Tool List | |
| Name of Tool | Cost |
| 1/4 drive tool set with metric and standard sockets | |
| 3/8 drive tool set with metric and standard sockets | $165.99 |
| 1/2 drive tool set with metric and standard sockets | |
| Combination end wrenches 5/16” to 15/16” | $37.00 |
| Combination end wrenches 6mm to 19mm | $37.00 |
| Pliers set | depends on # of pieces |
| Screwdriver set | $25.99 |
| Gasket Scraper | $13.99 |
| Pry bar set | depends on # of pieces |
| Torx set T10-T30 | $14.99 |
| Ball peen hammer set | $19.99 |
| Blow gun | $9.99 |
| Battery cleaning tool | $2.99 |
| 15 pc hex/torx socket brake service kit | $89.99 |
| Digital multimeter- volts, amps, ohms settings | $115.99 |
| Safety Glasses | $3.00 |
| 134a Air conditioning Gauge set with hoses | ?????? |
| Probe type Thermometer 0-150 degree F | $22.99 |
| Small roll around tool box or tool cart that is lockable | $209.99 |
| Total | $769.89 |
| prices are subject to change at anytime | |
An introduction to basic principles of heavy duty hydraulic and air brakes on Heavy Duty trucks. The student will get hands on experience on brake systems; read and interpret technical manuals; and identify brake components, diagnose and repair brake systems.
NATEF:
Drain air reservoir/tanks; check for oil, water, and foreign material;
determine needed action.
Inspect and test air system pressure controls: governor, unloader assembly valves, filters, lines, hoses, and fittings; adjust or replace as needed.
Inspect and test air tank relief (safety) valves, one-way (single) check valves, two-way (double) check valves, manual and automatic drain valves; replace as needed.
Inspect and test brake application (foot/treadle) valve, fittings, and mounts; check pedal operation; replace as needed.
Inspect and test hand brake (trailer) control valve, lines, fittings, and mountings; repair or replace as needed.
Inspect and test service brake chambers, diaphragm, clamp, spring, pushrod, clevis, and mounting brackets; repair or replace as needed.
Identify type, inspect and service slack adjusters; perform needed action
Inspect hydraulic system brake lines, flexible hoses, and fittings for leaks and damage; replace as needed.
Inspect/test brake fluid; bleed and/or flush system; determine proper fluid type.
Observe antilock brake system (ABS) warning light operation (includes trailer and dash mounted trailer ABS warning light); determine needed action.
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Maturity, honesty and respect is required and given.
As a participating student in Amarillo College Technical Programs, you will be expected to act, perform and train in a professional manner.
Compliance with the Amarillo College Technical Education Code of Professional Conduct is mandatory for class participation.
Students must come to class wearing the appropriate AC uniform shirt or a company shirt with the company logo from the company that the student works for.
Student MUST wear safety glasses in the shop/lab.
Students MUST wear a face covering or mask while on Campus
No cell phones are to be in use during class unless requested by instructor.
Students will be respectful of other classes being conducted in the building, respectful of instructor.
Students are expected to dress appropriately (shirts tucked in, no profanity on clothing, pants must be worn in the proper location (around the waist).
No head gear to be worn in building, except in shop, then must be worn appropriately.
No tobacco or e-vape use on campus.
Student will have the text book out following along with lecture and participating in the lecture and class.
| Grading Criteria |
| 20% daily attendance and particapation |
| 25% homework |
| 15% tests |
| 30% labs and tasksheets |
| 10% final exam all students must take the final |
| Students must have 100% attendance and 90% or higher over all grade to not take the final. Finals are the last week of the 8 weeks. Review and cleanup will be Monday and Tuesday of that week. Finals will be Wednesday and Thursday with a BLC cookout Thursday at noon with all instructors and students in attendance. |
| Attendance | ||
| If a student misses 10% of total class time they get deducted a letter grade | ||
| Students must attend class 75% of scheduled class time or they will be asked dropped from the class or fail | ||
| Students arriving 15 or more minutes late or leave 15 or more minutes early receive a 50% for the day | ||
| All assignments have a Due date and will not be accepted after that date | ||
| Students must wear AC logo work shirt for class | ||
This schedule is a tentative outline of times and test. These dates are subject to change dependent on speed of individual classes and informational transition to students. If you plan on missing any days of instruction, your instructor must be given this information in writing, or E-Mail. Failure to follow these instructions forfeits the student’s ability to make up work test outside of the instructors permission.
This class will meet on Tuesday and Thursday
Module 1 Discuss syllabus and class objectives. Questions and answers. Discuss lab and shop safety
Module 2 Chapter 33 Braking Fundamentals and Air Brake Foundations
Module 3 Chapter 34 Air Brake Circuits and Valves
Module 4 Chapter 35 Servicing Air brake
Module 5 Chapter 36 Servicing Air Brake Foundations and Parking Brake Systems
Module 6 Chapter 37 Antilock Braking, Vehicle Stability, and Collision Advoidance system
Module 7 Chapter 38 Fundamentals of Hydraulic and Air-over-Hydraulic Braking Systems
Module 8 Final test.
Enrolling in this class will qualify the student for large Snap-on and MAC tool discounts on required tools for class and work. See instructor.
Students are advised to have an after one job as a Diesel Technician helper at a local dealership or repair facility.
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