MEC2110 Braking Systems

Intermediate · 1 credit · TMT - Trades, Manufacturing and Transportation

Description: Students develop the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes to diagnose, service and maintain a braking system according to accepted trade practices.
Prerequisite: MEC1110: Pneumatics & Hydraulics
Parameters: Access to specialized brake tools and related resources. Note: Customer work must be supervised by certified technician.

Outcomes The student will:

1 demonstrate safe work practices when working on brakes
- 1.1 demonstrate knowledge of and follow laboratory safety procedures
- 1.2 demonstrate proper disposal of break dust
2 identify brake design and components, and parking brake systems
- 2.1 identify the parts of a hydraulic brake drum system
- 2.2 compare the operating principles of duo-servo and non-servo brake systems
- 2.3 identify the parts of a disc brake system
- 2.4 compare the operating principles of fixed, floating and sliding calliper braking systems
- 2.5 describe the operation of a combined disc and drum system
- 2.6 identify the parts of a parking brake system
- 2.7 compare the operating principles of a parking brake system on disc and drum brake applications
3 inspect and analyze disc and drum brake systems
- 3.1 demonstrate how to:
  - 3.1.1 prepare a work order, using appropriate questioning to determine brake problems
  - 3.1.2 check the master cylinder fluid level
  - 3.1.3 inspect drum and disc brake linings for wear
  - 3.1.4 inspect drum and rotor for service
  - 3.1.5 inspect drum brake backing plate for service
  - 3.1.6 inspect drum brake spring and hardware for service
  - 3.1.7 adjust a parking brake cable
4 interpret parts and service manuals to perform routine brake system service and maintenance
- 4.1 demonstrate how to:
  - 4.1.1 machine a brake drum and rotor according to the manufacturer’s specifications
  - 4.1.2 remove and replace disc and drum brake shoes
  - 4.1.3 remove/replace and overhaul a master cylinder, wheel cylinder and calliper
  - 4.1.4 replace a flexible brake hose
  - 4.1.5 bleed and flush a brake system
  - 4.1.6 replace a parking brake cable
5 demonstrate basic competencies
- 5.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
  - 5.1.1 communicate
  - 5.1.2 manage information
  - 5.1.3 use numbers
  - 5.1.4 think and solve problems
- 5.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
  - 5.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
  - 5.2.2 be responsible
  - 5.2.3 be adaptable
  - 5.2.4 learn continuously
  - 5.2.5 work safely
- 5.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
  - 5.3.1 work with others
  - 5.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
6 identify possible life roles related to the skills and content of this cluster
- 6.1 recognize and then analyze the opportunities and barriers in the immediate environment
- 6.2 identify potential resources to minimize barriers and maximize opportunities