Agricultural Equipment Technician 20, 30
AGET25
Module 25: Brake Systems (Core)
Outcome
Investigate agricultural equipment brake systems.
Indicators
| (a) | Identify and follow safe work practices in dangerous situations (e.g., contact with asbestos dust from brake components and contact of brake fluid with eyes and painted surfaces) when working with agricultural equipment brake systems, including maintaining a clean and organized work area. |
| (b) | List the properties, testing procedures and manufacturer suggested maintenance of different types of agricultural equipment brake fluids. |
| (c) | Explain the construction and inspection of brake components (e.g., brake hoses, lines, wheel cylinders, calipers, drums and hardware). |
| (d) | Describe how principles of friction apply to a drum brake system. |
| (e) | Discuss factors that affect agricultural equipment brake performance. |
| (f) | Describe the purpose, construction and operation of electric, hydraulic and mechanical brake systems including emergency and park brake systems. |
| (g) | Identify common brake problems and how to repair them. |
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