Basic Automotive Brake course

Days: Saturdays

Hours: 12

Campus: Lake Worth

Location: ETC Automotive Bay

This Basic Automotive Brake course provides foundational knowledge and essential hands-on practice focused on automotive brake systems for passenger vehicles, introducing students to safety, diagnosis, and service of both conventional and anti-lock brake systems.

Learners gain a comprehensive understanding of automotive brake theory, key components, and safe maintenance techniques, while developing professional workmanship and communication for entry-level industry roles. Course Learning Outcomes

• Perform complete vehicle brake inspections and service, including measurement, evaluation, and refinishing of base brake friction, hydraulic, wheel bearing, parking brake, and power assist components.
• Diagnose and repair conventional and anti-lock brake systems with safe, professional, and ethical shop practices using industry-standard tools and procedures.
• Communicate inspection results and repair recommendations clearly and professionally, using correct industry terminology with customers and co-workers.