Air Brakes

Course Course Title Class Lab/ Shop Clinical/ Co-op Credit
HET 230 Air Brakes 1 2 0 2
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Effective Term: Fall 1999

This course introduces the operation and design of air braking systems used on trucks. Topics include safety, governors, compressors and supporting systems. Upon completion, students should be able to diagnose, disassemble, inspect, repair and reassemble air brake systems.

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