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This lesson plan focuses on the hydraulic brake system, specifically on the maintenance of brake components such as drum diameter and disc thickness. Students will engage in practical exercises to measure these components, compare them with manufacturer specifications, and understand factors affecting brake performance. The lesson includes group activities, demonstrations, and assessments to ensure comprehension and application of skills learned.

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Lesson-Plan-Topic-7-Me

This lesson plan focuses on the hydraulic brake system, specifically on the maintenance of brake components such as drum diameter and disc thickness. Students will engage in practical exercises to measure these components, compare them with manufacturer specifications, and understand factors affecting brake performance. The lesson includes group activities, demonstrations, and assessments to ensure comprehension and application of skills learned.

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AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE

LEVEL 3
LESSON PLAN FORMAT
1. TOPIC 7 Hydraulic Brake System

2. SO 7.3 Basic maintenance of the brake system

3. LO 7.5 Check drum diameter and disc thickness and compare with manufacturer specifications.

4. LESSON TOPIC Check diameter for drum and disc thickness.

5. LESSON TYPE Practical Exercise (Demonstration).

Date: July – October 2014 Level: 3 Duration: 100 minutes

Lesson aim(s)  After the lesson the students will be able to identify and use the correct tools.
related to  Students should be able to measure drum diameter and brake disc thickness.
curriculum  Students should be able to use service manuals.
 Students should be able to compare the measurements with manufacturer specifications.
Key concepts and  Brake drum diameter
terminology  Brake –drum-micrometer
 Brake disc thickness
Key questions  What is brake drum ovalness?
 What causes brake drum ovalness?
(Questions you will
 Why do brakes discs crack?
ask in class or use
as assessment)

Lesson support materials e.g. textbooks, resource Advance preparation: (special) equipment, machines or tools
books, workbooks, DVDs, posters, textbook, required, space-classroom-workshop, IT facilities, data projector, etc.
worksheets, handouts, checklists, PP
 Workshop / classroom
presentations, task instructions, etc.
 Lifting equipment
 Task instructions  Measuring equipment
 Checklist  Service manual
 A vehicle/Simulator
 Applicable tools.

Teaching activities Learning activities Min


What will the lecturer do? What will students do? 100

1. Introduction and ice-breaker:


 Why do brakes need maintenance? 10
 Students have a chance to share
experience relating to brake failure or
repairs the brake system.
2. Main activities:
 Students work in a group.
 Explain the factors that cause rotor and  Safely lift vehicle.
brake drum damage.  Adhere to all safety procedures relating to
 Discuss brake drum distortion. servicing brakes.
Cop group 2013
 Demonstrate how to measure the  Remove wheels. 10
diameter of a brake drum.  Remove brake drum and brake disc.
 Discuss disc brake rotors and causes of  Clean components.
rotor distortion and wear.  Measure components and compare
 Demonstrate how to measure the measurements to manufacturer specifications.
thickness of a disc brake rotor.  Renew brake components if necessary. 30
 Refit brake drums and brake discs.
20
 Refit wheels to vehicle.
 Complete a report on work done. 10
 Restore work area.
10

3. Consolidation and ending: Lecturer answer questions arising from the lesson to
Summarize the practical exercise. clarify any unclear perceptions..
10

Assessment: opportunities and evidence – indicate informal or formal

No-formal assessment

Written work: in exercise books, on worksheets and /or self-assessment activity

Complete the checklist.


Complete the job card
Compile a report on brake condition.
Lecturer’s reflection on current lesson: After your lesson- what went well, where can you improve, what will you do different

This lesson may need more time to complete.

Follow-on: what will be done in the next lesson (adjustments in lesson plan)

How to adjust a park brake.

Cop group 2013

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