CTE Task: Inspect Brake Lines
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COURSE: |
Maintenance and Light Repair III (MLR III) |
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TASK LENGTH: |
30 Minutes |
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Inspect Brake Lines |
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Task Description |
Standards |
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Students will:
Safety Note: If possible, students should do this task with a vehicle, but ensure the students do so safely. |
Inspect brake lines, flexible hoses, and fittings for leaks, dents, kinks, rust, cracks, bulging, wear, loose fittings and supports: determine necessary action. (4.5) |
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Overall Standard (4): Students will inspect, service, and repair vehicle brake systems. |
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Content Understandings |
Extending Understandings |
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Upon successful completion of these tasks students will demonstrate the ability to:
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To move students towards deeper understanding, they should be given opportunities to:
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Support Strategies |
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If students are struggling to access this task, additional supports and strategies could be employed as students are engaging with the task.
Instructional Resources
Materials to read (see guide below)
Markel, Andrew. Brake & Front End. (2016, April 23) Brake Line Inspection, Tips and Tricks. Retrieved from https://www.brakeandfrontend.com/brake-line-inspection/
Videos to watch (see note guide below)
John Sadler’s Auto Repair (2014, September 3) How to Check Brake Hoses (Video) YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTYeSiM5grc (1:40 minutes) Pine Hollow Auto Diagnostics (2015, June 27) Chevy Trucks: Brake Line Inspection (Video) YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7trY48O3l8 (5:30 minutes) FordTechMakuloco (2014, March 4) Ford Escape Brake Hose Cracks Inspection (Video) YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjjU88THmoQ (5 minutes)
Additional Resources
How to Automotive (2016, March 23) How to perform a Complete Brake Inspection (Video) YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yatJeeUBKKg (9:20 minutes) Raybestos Brakes (2018, December 14) When to replace Your Brake Hose (Video) YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGu6NEvCGrM (2:30 minutes)
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Student Resources
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Student Reading Guide
How to Perform a Brake Line Inspection
- Examine all brake lines and hoses. This should be part of every vehicle inspection.
- Begin at the master cylinder and proceed through the entire system following each line and hose.
- Look especially at the lines most exposed to road conditions. Lower lines and lines that are run under the vehicle can be hit by obstacles and debris on the road.
- Look for leaks.
- Look for corroded or rusted lines.
- Look for dented or kinked lines.
- Look for cracked or bulging hoses.
- Look for abrasions where the line or hose is worn or scraped.
- Inspect brackets, fittings, and hold downs.
Student Video Guide
How to Perform a Brake Line Inspection
- Examine all brake lines and hoses.
- Go through the entire system following each line and hose. Use a flashlight or work lamp.
- Look especially at the lines most exposed to road conditions. Lower lines and lines that are run under the vehicle can be hit by obstacles and debris on the road.
- Look for leaks.
- Look for rusted or corroded lines.
- Look for dented or pinched lines.
- Look for cracked or split hoses.
- Look for abrasions where the line or hose is worn or scraped.
- Inspect brackets and hold downs.
- Hoses need to turn with the tire but should not rub on anything.
- The rubber hoses should be flexible to turn with the front wheels.
Student Worksheet
Questions for after reading and watching all resources
What are the reasons to inspect brake lines?
What tools and parts are needed?
What are signs of problems with a brake lines and hoses?