AUTO 118B - Brakes, Alignment and Suspension for EV and Gas Vehicles

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    Description
    (No prerequisite.) This course provides basic training on wheel balance, wheel alignment, brake repair, automotive suspensions, and steering systems. Students learn to balance wheels; operate wheel aligners, including four-wheel computer aligners; repair and service disc, drum, and anti-lock brake systems; and service rack, pinion, and worm gear steering gears. Emphasis is on understanding the fundamentals of all these systems. This course emphasizes the importance of proper brakes, wheel alignment and suspension techniques for both internal combustion engines and electric vehicles that have Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). Health and safety working with asbestos is included. (CSU)