AUTO 2540 - Advanced Brakes & Suspension Systems

Credits: 3
This course will cover advanced brakes (ABS), regenerative braking, and vehicle suspension systems. In the brakes section, information covered will reinforce material studied in AUTO 1740 Braking Systems. Emphasis will be placed on anti-lock braking systems and related traction control systems, as well as topics such as hybrid regenerative braking. In the suspension section the students will be introduced to the wide variety of suspension systems available on modern automobiles. Emphasis will be placed on suspension designs, geometry, problem diagnosis and repair.

Prerequisite: AUTO 1740 and AUTO 1770