Prerequisite: Be at least 18 years of age, possess a High School Diploma or GED.

A5 Auto Brakes course will cover the theory, operation, diagnosis, and service of modern brake systems. This course will provide a thorough explanation of the Service, Parking, and ABS Brake Systems. The information that will be instructed hands-on will include the following:

• Performing visual inspections and checking for proper brake operation.
• Disassembly and inspection of disc brake system.
• Disassembly and inspection of drum brake systems.
• Performing micrometer and dial indicator gauge testing for rotor runout/thickness
• Inspecting and adjusting the parking brake system
• Proper procedure for bleeding brakes
• Checking front end components that would affect the brake system.
• Tools needed to perform various brake services.

This course will also include the proper procedure for using a bench brake lathe and how to use a scanner to diagnose ABS brake problems. Upon completion of this course there will be an optional AYES A5 Auto Brake Student Certification Test. This is a two semester 150 hour course in order to prepare, each semester will be approximately 75 hours long.