DMHT 212 Medium/Heavy Truck Brakes
teaches the advanced diagnostic and analytical skills needed to service today's high-tech electronically controlled anti-lock brake systems. Topics include various types of brake systems (design and application), braking principles, air-brake systems, hydraulic brake systems, power brakes, disc brakes, drum brakes, electric brakes, and anti-lock braking systems. Students are given the opportunity to analyze these systems and system operational characteristics. This course places emphasis on testing, analysis, diagnosis, and service procedures related to the various brake systems. This course is applicable toward all certificates, AAS, ALS (credit hours 4.0, lecture hours 2.0, lab hours 6.0).