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Course · AL
Automotive Brake, Suspension, and Steering Repair I
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Automotive Brake, Suspension, and Steering Repair I is designed to equip students with foundational knowledge and skills regarding automotive suspension, steering, and brake systems. Strong emphasis is placed on system and component operations. Standards are designed to equip students to diagnose and repair engine performance related systems.
Disable and enable supplemental restraint system (SRS) and verify indicator lamp operationIdentify and inspect suspension and steering system components and configurations including rackFlush, fill, and bleed power steering system using proper fluid type per manufacturer specificationRemove, inspect, replace, and adjust power steering pump drive belt, power steering hoses, and fittingsInspect steering components including pitman arm, relay (center link and intermediate) rod, idler arm, mountings, steeriInspect upper and lower control arms shafts, rebound bumpers, track bar, strut rods and radius arms, upper and lower balPerform front and rear suspension system maintenance and repair including struts, shocks, sway bars, and all bushingsInspect rear suspension system lateral links and arms (track bars), control (trailing) arms, leaf spring(s), spring insuIdentify hybrid vehicle power steering system electrical circuits and safety precautionsDescribe the functions of suspension and steering control systems and componentsPerform pre-alignment inspection, measure vehicle ride height, and describe alignment angles (camber, casterPerform tire inspection and maintenance including identification of tire wear patterns, while interpretingDismount, inspect, and remount tire on wheel to balance wheel and tire assembly, including wheels equipped with tire preInspect tire and wheel assembly for air loss and repair tire following vehicle manufacturer’s approved procedureIdentify and calibrate indirect and direct tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS)Describe procedure for performing a road test to check brake system operation, including an anti-lock brake system (ABS)Install wheel and torque lug nutsIdentify brake system components and configuration and describe proper brake pedal height, travel, and feelCheck the master cylinder for external leaks and proper operation and inspect brake lines, flexible hoses, and fittingsSelect, handle, store, and fill brake fluids to proper level using proper fluid type per manufacturer specification. 202Identify components of hydraulic brake warning light systemsBleed and flush brake system, and test brake fluid for contaminationRemove, clean, and inspect brake drum; inspect shoes, springs, pins, clips, levers, adjusters and self-adjusters, otherInspect wheel cylinders for leaks and proper operation and remove and replace as neededPre-adjust brake shoes and parking brake; install brake drums or drum and hub assemblies and wheel bearings; make finalPerform disc brake maintenance and repair including removing and cleaning caliper assembly, inspecting for leaksRemove and replace rotor including cleaning and inspecting rotor and mounting surface of disc brakes and measuring rotorRefinish rotor on and off vehicle, measure final rotor thickness, and compare measurements with specificationsRetract and re-adjust caliper piston on an integral parking brake systemCheck brake pad wear indicator to determine necessary action