Car brakes and transmission (4cr)
Code: 8C00CW86-3004
General information
- Enrollment
- 22.04.2025 - 08.10.2025
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 20.10.2025 - 22.02.2026
- Implementation is running.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 4 cr
- Local portion
- 4 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Unit
- SeAMK Mechanical Engineering
- Campus
- SeAMK Seinäjoki, Frami
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
- Teachers
- Hannu Ylinen
- Scheduling groups
- Avoin AMK (Ei koske tutkinto-opiskelijaa) 1 (Size: 8 . Open UAS : 8.)
- Small groups
- Open UAS (Doesn't apply to degree student) 1
- Course
- 8C00CW86
Evaluation scale
1-5
Objective
Upon completion of the course, students will:
- understand the behaviour of braking systems in various situations.
- be able to name the variables associated with braking.
- be competent in solving calculations associated with braking.
- be able to explain the rpinciples for designing brakes, suspension and power transmission,
- be able to seek information on the subject.
Content
- Drum and disc brakes
- Hydraulic brake systems
- Clutches
- Gears and choosing gear ratios
- Final drives
- Differential gears
- 4wd systems
Materials
- Laine O: Autotekniikka 2
- Vehicle regulations
- Bosch: Autoteknillinen taskukirja
- Field-related publications and literature pertaining to maintenance
- Lecturer's material
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Level 1-2: Student knows the basics of the knowledge objectives of the course.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Level 3-4: Student knows the knowledge objectives of the course well.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Level 5: Student knows the knowledge objectives of the course well and can apply their knowledge in practice.
Qualifications
Driving dynamics and Car steering and wheel support