HET 232 Medium/Heavy Duty Brake System Lab

Lecture: 0 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1

This course provides a laboratory setting to enhance the skills for troubleshooting, adjusting, and repairing brake systems on medium and heavy duty vehicles. Emphasis is placed on practical experiences that enhance the topics presented in HET 231. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the laboratory experiences to the concepts presented in HET 231.

Co-requisite(s): HET 231
Course is typically offered in Spring.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

Diagnose vehicle braking complaints, including ABS system issues, in transportation vehicles.
Troubleshoot irregular brake components, including hydraulic or pneumatic plumbing systems, for necessary repairs.
Perform a thorough inspection of steering, drive, and trailer components in transportation vehicles.
Demonstrate the use of appropriate diagnostic equipment including OEM manuals/software.
Inspect braking and hydraulic or pneumatic systems using DOT standards.