National Energy Skills Center

Test Development and Administrative Department

Table of Specifications - Diploma Automotive Services
Course: BRAKE SYSTEMS (90 HOURS)

No. of
Total Training
Unit Tested Objectives Questions Per
Objectives Hours
Exam
Describe the operating principles of brake systems with emphasis on
2
hydraulic forces and friction.
Brake System Fundamentals 3 12 Choose the correct brake fluid for an application based on the purpose,
1
function, and characteristics of brake fluids.
State Pascal’s Law and its implications for brake systems. 1
Describe the operating principles, construction and design features of
2
brake master cylinders.
Describe the operating principles, construction and design features of
2
wheel cylinders and calipers used in brake systems.

0
Describe the construction and design features of brake hoses and lines.
Hydraulic System Components 6 12
Describe the purpose and operation of the metering, proportioning and
2
pressure differential valves.
Describe the operation of the hydraulic components when used as a
1
system.
Diagnose service, adjust and repair brake system hydraulic
0
components.
Describe the construction, design features and operation of drum brake
4
system components.
Service, adjust and repair drum brake systems. 0
Drum Brake Systems 4 15
Describe the construction and design features of drum type parking
1
brake systems.
Service, adjust and repair drum type park brake systems. 0
Describe the construction, operation and design features of disc brake
2
system components.
Service and repair disc brake systems. 0
Disc Brake Systems 4 12
Describe the construction and operation of disc type parking brake
1
systems.
Service, adjust and repair disc type park brake systems. 0
Describe the operation of a vacuum operated power brake unit. 2

2
Describe the operation of hydraulically operated power brake units.
Power Brakes 5 9 Demonstrate the procedures for testing a power brake unit. 0
Diagnose problems related to and repair a power brake unit. 0
Describe safety precautions needed when working on hybrid vehicle
1
braking systems.
Demonstrate flushing and bleeding procedures on brake systems. 0
Brake System Diagnosis and
3 12 Demonstrate a bleeding procedure for an ABS brake system. 0
Service
Diagnose problems related to brake systems. 0
Identify basic ABS components. 3
Anti-lock Brake Systems (ABS) 3 12 Describe the operation of an ABS system. 1
Demonstrate a diagnostic procedure for an ABS system. 0
Describe the operation of electric brakes on light utility trailers. 1
Describe the service procedures for electric brakes on light utility
Light Utility Trailer Service 3 6 1
trailers.
Describe wheel bearing service procedures for light utility trailers. 0
Total Questions 30