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Bicycle Braking Systems (BIKE 1020)
Total Credits:
4
Lecture Credits:
1
Lab Credits:
3
Description:
This course covers braking systems, the primary safety devices on bicycles. You will learn to work with all major brake types, including hydraulics. You will have the opportunity to work hands-on with these systems and use knowledge gained in proper tool selection and usage.
Topical Outline:
1. Caliper Brakes
2. Cantilever Brakes
3. Disc Brakes
4. Diagnosis and Repair of Common Braking System Problems
5. Ancillary Components
Learning Outcomes:
1. Identify and describe different brake types.
2. Describe appropriate applications for brake types, and benefits/disadvantages of type.
3. Able to select, size, cut, route, and install cable and housing, pads, rotors, calipers and levers.
4. Use hydraulic principles to diagnose, repair, and bleed fluid type brake systems.
5. Recognize, diagnose, and solve common brake system problems.
Co-requisites:
BIKE 1000,
BIKE 1010,
BIKE 1030 and
BIKE 1040