Inspect brake lines, hoses, and fittings for damage or wear; tighten fittings and supports; replace brake lines (double flare and ISO types).
Replace hoses, fittings, seals, and supports.
Identify, handle, store, and fill with appropriate brake fluids.
Bleed (manual, pressure, or vacuum) hydraulic brake system.
Pressure test brake hydraulic system; determine necessary action.
Adjust brake shoes or pads; remove and reinstall brake drums or drum/hub assemblies.
Remove, clean and inspect caliper and rotor assembly and mountings for wear and damage; reinstall.
Inspect parking brake system operation; repair or adjust as necessary; verify operation.
Identify the proper procedures for handling brake dust.
Check for bent or damaged brake system components.
Demonstrate an understanding of various types of advanced braking systems (ABS, electronic parking brake, hydraulic, electronic, traction and stability control).
Proficiency Scale
The student can...
1 Beginning
with help, demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
2 Developing
demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
3 Proficient "The Standard."
demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
4 Advanced
demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
Proficiency Scale