OPE 2080 - Brake Systems

Clock Hours: 60

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Prerequisites: All 1000 level courses

Course Description:
This course is designed to teach the student a working knowledge of another key safety component used on Outdoor Power Equipment, the brake system. Brake operation, design, inspection, maintenance and repair will be studied. Successful completion of this module will enable the student to properly troubleshoot brake systems.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Explain the operating principles of mechanical drum and hydraulic disc brake systems.
Inspect and repair drum and disc brake systems.
Troubleshoot drum and hydraulic brake systems.
Rebuild master cylinder and caliper assemblies.
Bleed brake systems using brake bleeding methods.