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AUMT-1310-001 Automotive Brake Systems
Prerequisite: AUMT 1305
Operation and repair of drum/disc type brake systems. Topics include brake theory, diagnosis and repair of power, manual, anti-lock brake systems and parking brakes. May be taught manufacturer specific.
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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
806-371-5995
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, 3 lab)
Hybrid
Cengage umlimitted
Every student will be required to wear an approved AC logo shirt or a shirt with the company logo that the student works for, to both class and lab. Pants will be respectable and wore properly, waist up around the waist. 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 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.
This list will be required for all AUMT and DEMR classes
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Required |
Optional |
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Adjustable Wrenches - 6" and 12" |
Chisel Set |
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Allen Wrench Set - Standard (.050" - 3/8") |
Crowfoot Wrench Set - Metric |
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Allen Wrench Set - Metric (2mm - 7mm) |
Crowfoot Wrench Set - Standard |
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Combination Wrenches: Standard (1/4" - 1") |
Hack Saw and blades |
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Combination Wrenches: Metric (7mm - 19mm) |
Drill- 3/8" and 1/2" variable speed, reversible |
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16 oz. Ball Peen |
Brass Soft Faced |
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Dead Blow |
Rubber Mallet |
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Mallet Plastic Tip Sledge 2lb |
Impact Wrenches - 3/8" and 1/2" |
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Flare Nut (tubing) Wrenches: Standard 3/8" - 3/4" |
Hose Clamp Pliers |
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Flare Nut (tubing) Wrenches: Metric 10mm - 17mm |
Locking Jaw Needle Nose |
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Penlight |
Punch Set |
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Inspection Mirror |
External Set: E-4, E-5, E-6, E-8, E-10, E-12, E-14, E16 Torx® |
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Pickup Tool - magnetic and claw type |
Tamper Proof Set: T8, T10, T15, T20, T27, T30, T40, T45, T50, T55 |
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Plier Combinations 8” |
Screw Extractor Set |
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Side Cutters 6” |
⅜ Drive Universal Joint |
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Slip Joint (Water Pump) 8” |
1/4 Drive Universal Joint |
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Needle Nose Pliers 8” |
1/2Drive Universal Joint |
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Wire Strippers and Crimpers 16-22AWG |
Impact Sockets ⅜ drive: 3/8" - 3/4" shallow 3/8" - 3/4" deep |
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Snap Ring Plier Set - internal and external |
Impact Sockets ⅜ drive: 10mm-19mm shallow 10mm-19mm deep |
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Screwdriver - Blade Type: Stubby 6", 9", 12" |
1/2" Drive: Impact Sockets Standard 7/16" - 1 1/8" Shallow Impact Sockets Standard 7/16" - 1 1/8" Deep |
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Screwdrivers - Phillips: Stubby #1, #2 6" #1, #2 12" #3 |
1/2" Drive: Impact Sockets 12mm - 32mm Shallow Impact Sockets 12mm - 32mm Deep |
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Torx® Set: T-8, T-10, T-15, T-20, T-25, T-27, T-30, T-40, T-50, T-55 Torx® |
Torque Wrenches (Sound/Click)Type: 3/8" Drive in. lb. (30 - 250) |
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Standard Socket Set - 1/4" Drive: 1/4" - 1/2" shallow 1/4" - 1/2" Deep |
Torque Wrenches (Sound/Click)Type: 3/8" Drive ft. lb. (5 - 75) |
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Metric Socket Set - 1/4" Drive: 6mm - 12mm shallow 6mm - 12mm Deep |
Torque Wrenches (Sound/Click)Type: 1/2" Drive ft. lb. (50 - 250) |
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¼ drive: 3", 6" Extensions |
Files - for steel and aluminum |
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¼ drive: Ratchet |
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Socket Set - 3/8" Drive: 5/16" - 3/4" Shallow 3/8" - 3/4" Deep |
Automotive Air Conditioning Gauge set |
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Socket Set - 3/8" Drive: 9mm - 19mm Shallow 9mm - 19mm Deep |
A/C probe type thermometer |
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3/8" Drive: 3", 6", 12", 18" Extensions |
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3/8" Drive: Ratchet |
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Socket Set - 1/2" Drive: 7/16" - 1 1/8"Shallow 7/16" - 1 1/8" Deep |
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Socket Set - 1/2" Drive: 10mm - 25mm Shallow 10mm - 25mm Deep |
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1/2" Drive: 5", 10" Extensions |
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1/2" Drive: Ratchet |
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Vernier Caliper (Dial or Digital) |
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Tape Measure |
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Pry Bar Set |
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Safety Glasses |
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Blowgun |
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Gasket scraper |
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Thickness Gauge Set |
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Automotive Digital Multimeter |
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Lockable Roll around Toolbox or Tool cart |
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Closed Toe, Non-slip work shoes or boots |
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AC Automotive or Diesel Logo Shirt |
WECM End-of-Course Outcomes: Utilize safety procedures; explain operation of modern brake systems, diagnose and repair hydraulic systems, drum/disc brake systems, parking brakes, and anti-lock brake systems; machine drums and rotors with current industry standard equipment.
ASE TASK LIST:
General: Brake Systems Diagnosis
Hydraulic System Diagnosis and Repair
Drum Brake Diagnosis and Repair
Disc Brake Diagnosis and Repair
Power-Assist Units Diagnosis and Repair
Related Systems (i.e., Wheel Bearings, Parking Brakes, Electrical) Diagnosis and Repair
Electronic Brake Control Systems: Antilock Brake (ABS), Traction Control (TCS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Systems Diagnosis and Repair
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Students are required to comply with the Amarillo College Technical Education Code of Professional Conduct. The Amarillo College Technical Education Code of Professional Conduct will be posted on the bulletin board in the Transportation Career Center and the Academic Classroom Center and will be explained in detail by the Instructor on the first day of class.
Follow Student Code of Conduct
Students MUST wear safety glasses in the shop/lab
No phones/smart devices are to be out during class unless requested by the instructor. Place phones/smart devices on vibrate or on silent. If you must answer a call, leave the classroom to do so.
Students will be respectful of other classes being conducted in the building, respectful of their peers, and of the other instructors.
Students are expected to dress appropriately and clothing must appear and smell to have been laundered regularly. Shirts are to be tucked in and hats are not to be worn in the building or shop. Hoodies are to be down as well.
Students are expected to demonstrate proper hygiene while enrolled.
| Grading Criteria |
| 20% daily attendance and particapation |
| 25% homework |
| 15% tests |
| 30% labs and tasksheets |
| 10% final exam all students must take the final |
| All students must take Final to recieve credit. 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 a letter grade will be deducted | ||
| Students must attend 80% of the scheduled class time or they will be asked to drop from the class or fail | ||
| Students arriving 15 or more minutes late or leaving 15 or more minutes early receive a 50% for the day, 4 lates equals a absent (This includes taking longer breaks than given) | ||
| All assignments have a Due date and will not be accepted after that date, unless it is done in tutoring with max of 80% | ||
| Students must wear AC logo work shirt for class. Must have eye protection to enter the shop. Long hair must be put up. | ||
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