MAV 2080 - Brake Systems

Clock Hours: 60

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 motorcycles and ATV’s, 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 motorcycle brake systems.
Inspect and repair motorcycle drum and disc brake systems.
Troubleshoot drum and hydraulic brake systems.
Describe ABS and linked motorcycle systems.
Understand the advantages of linked and ABS brake systems.
Rebuild master cylinder and caliper assemblies.
Bleed brake systems using brake bleeding methods.