Download Mechanical Technology Engines and Vehicles - CBIE-BCEI

Mechanical Technology Department
Major Engines and Vehicles
Detailed Theoretical Course
Hours
Content
Evaluation Tools
Braking fundamentals:
2
- Importance of brakes
- Theory of brake operations
- Functions of vehicle brakes
- Classifications of vehicle brakes
- Service brakes
- Parking brakes
- Components and functions of service brake circuit
- Components and functions of parking brake circuit
Service brakes:
4
- Brake pedal
- Function of pedal, its method of operation, and
mechanical advantage in pedal
- Hydraulic brake system
- Hydraulic principles
- Brake hydraulic circuit (function – components –
types – method of operation – hydraulic advantages)
- Master cylinder (function – types - construction –
parts – function and method of operation of parts)
- Wheel cylinder (function – types - construction –
parts – function and method of operation of parts)
- Brake pipes and hoses (function – types –
construction)
- Brake fluid ( types – characteristics – specifications)
- Control valves (functions – types)
- Hydraulic circuit faults and problem
Wheel brakes:
4
- Disc brakes (function – types - construction – parts –
function and method of operation of parts)
- Drum brakes (function – types - construction – parts –
function and method of operation of parts)
- Definition of the parameters affect friction force,
coefficient of friction
- Friction lining (types – characteristics – specifications –
methods of indicating lining wear)
- Wheel bearing and seals (function – types – construction)
- Wheel brake faults and problems (types – source –
methods of detecting and repair)
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Written questions
Oral questions
Self test