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Course Catalog 2025-2026 
  
Course Catalog 2025-2026

AUT 110 - Brake Systems


Credits: 3

Description: This course covers the complete braking system found on most domestic and foreign cars. Theory of operation, servicing, procedures, testing/diagnosis/repair of most major braking systems. Drum and rotor machining, hydraulics, power braking system and four-wheel disc brakes. Emphasis on theory of operation and servicing techniques of late-model cars and light trucks.

Transferable
Transferable to CSU only

General Education:
Not approved for General Education

Student Learning Outcomes:
  1. Explain how disc and drum brakes work.
  2. Demonstrate the use of basic specialized hand tools for brake repairs.


Total Course In-Class (Contact) Hours: 90
Course Duration (Weeks): 18
Weekly Student Hours (In-Class) Lecture Hours: 2
Weekly Student Hours (In-Class) Lab Hours: 3