Part of Lesson Plan: **Brake Inspection (updated) by Curt Erales

Activity Overview / Details

When students come in the class they take their seats and I asked them, "Have you ever asked yourself how your car stops?"  It all happens when the brakes are applied. I then let them discuss the questions so that I can tap into their prior knowledge. After a short discussion I will explain what happens when the brakes are applied. I will start with the brake pedal to the master cylinder, then how the fluid travels through the brake lines all the way to the front and rear brake system.

I will then explain to them that generally, when the brakes makes noises, such as squeaking or grinding, it is time for a brake inspection.