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Winter 2022
May 02,2024 |
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| DS 154 - Heavy Duty Braking Systems |
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This course covers technical information and shop projects necessary for the practical application and understanding of theories and principles used in the operation, diagnosis, testing, failure analysis, and repair of heavy duty braking systems. This includes the following; safety; technical information and shop projects to apply and understand theories, principles and applications including: fundamentals of braking, applied preventive maintenance program for trucks/tractors; disc; s-cam brake systems; anti-lock air brake systems; heavy duty wedge brakes; power assist units; truck/tractor air brake system components; diesel engine exhaust brakes and retarders as used in on and off highway heavy duty trucks and equipment.
1.000 TO 12.000 Credit hours 20.000 TO 288.000 Other hours Syllabus Available Levels: Credit Schedule Types: Lec/Lab Business,Technology and Trades Division Advanced Technology Department Course Attributes: Tuition, Career and Technical Education |
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