Contra Costa College
Course Outline
Department & Number
Course Title
Prerequisite
Co-requisite
Challenge Policy
Advisory
AUSER 102
Brakes, Suspension and Steering
AUSER 101 or may be taken previously
Number of Weeks
Lecture Hours per term
Lab Hours per term
Hours By Arrangement
Activity Hours per term
Units
18
54
108
5.0
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course covers automotive chassis systems including steering, suspension, brakes, and wheel
alignment. This also includes tire service, wheel balancing, driveline and undercar service with
emphasis on safety and professional practice. The proper use of applicable shop equipment is
stressed. This course will assist students in preparing for the ASE Brakes (A5) and Suspension and
Steering (A4) examinations.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
At the completion of the course the student will be able to:
Earn certification in SP-2 Safety & Pollution Prevention
Demonstrate an understanding of automotive chassis systems, and of their effects on vehicle performance
Inspect, maintain, diagnose and repair automotive braking system
Inspect, maintain, diagnose and repair automotive steering and suspension systems
Replace, repair, and balance tires & wheels
Diagnose the causes of abnormal handling, tire wear and vibration
Perform both two and four wheel alignments
COURSE CONTENT: (In detail; attach additional information as needed and include percentage breakdown)
20
35
20
15
10
% Automotive careers, use of hand tools & shop equipment, and safety (SP-2 Certification)
% Brake Systems, Hydraulics, Drum & Disc Brakes, and exposure to ABS Anti-lock brakes.
% Steering & Suspension Systems, including struts, shocks, springs, and rack & pinion
steering
% Alignments, 2 Wheel & 4 Wheel types, including diagnosis of alignment concerns.
% Axles, driveline, cv joints, 4-wheel & all wheel drive, clutches, & transmission service.
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
Lecture
Video
Laboratory
Demonstrations
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Textbook Title:
CDX Automotive Resource Kit (on line course materials)
http://www.cdxetextbook.com
Author:
CDX Global
Publisher:
CDX Global
Edition/Date:
2007
COURSE EXPECTATIONS (Use applicable expectations)
Outside of Class Weekly Assignments
Weekly Reading Assignments
Weekly Writing Assignments
Weekly Math Problems
Lab or Software Application Assignments
Other Performance Assignments
Hours per week
2
2
2
STUDENT EVALUATION: (Show percentage breakdown for evaluation instruments)
40
15
10
15
20
%
%
%
%
%
Lab Work
Homework
Quizzes
Midterm Test
Final Exam
GRADING POLICY (Choose LG, CR/NC, or SC)
x
Letter Grade
Credit / No Credit
Student Choice
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
70% and above = Credit
Below 70% = No Credit
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
or
70% and above = Credit
Below 70% = No Credit
Prepared by:
Course New/Revision Date:
Course Effective Date:
Form Revised 11/07
Lucille Beatty
5/10/10