AST 1203 - Brakes

Institution:

National Park College

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Description:

This course is designed to offer an introduction to the automotive brake system and its hydraulic principles of operation. Includes the theory, operation, and construction of disc brakes, drum brakes, power brakes, master cylinders, precision machining of rotors and drums as well as antilock braking systems and their related computer controlled components. Troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair are emphasized. The student completing this curriculum will have been given the opportunity to gain the technical skills required to become a certified automotive brake specialist. Corequisite: AST 1101. Automotive Lab II. Fall.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.np.edu

Phone Number:

(501) 760-4222

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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