An automotive technician is tasked with replacing brake pads on a vehicle. The task involves distinguishing, removing, examining, and installing new brake pads according to the manufacturer's specifications. It requires knowledge of brake system components and operation, as well as procedures for detaching old pads, inspecting for wear, and fixing new pads. The technician must have the proper tools like a service manual, hand tools, measuring tools, and replacement parts, and take safety precautions like using dust extractors and stands.

1. JOB TITLE: AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN 1
DUTY NO.: 07 DUTY: PERFORM VEHICLE BRAKE SYSTEM REPAIR
TASK NO.: 07.01 TASK: Replace brake pads
LEVEL: 1 PERFORMANCE STANDARD: (Actions, Conditions, Criteria)
Replace brake pads using service manual, hand tools, special tools,
measuring tools, lubricant, and replacement parts so that brake pads
distinguished, removed, examined, and installed are in accordance with the
manufacturer s specifications.
SUB-TASKS/STEPS
ENABLING REQUIREMENTS
(Knowledge, Skill, Attitude and Safety)
TOOLS/EQUIPMENT/
MATERIALS
1. Distinguish brake
pads
2. Remove brake
pads
3. Examine brake
pads condition
Knowledge on:
1.1 Types of brake system
1.2 Construction and operation of brake
system components
1.3 Types and function of brake pads
Ability to:
1.1 Describe construction of brake system
1.2 Describe operation of brake system
1.3 Locate components of brake system
Knowledge on:
2.1 Procedures of detaching brake pads
2.2 Techniques of detaching brake pads
Ability to:
2.1 Detach brake pads
Knowledge on:
3.1 Procedures of inspecting brake pads
3.2 Brake pads wear indicators
Ability to:
3.1 Check wear limit of brake pads
3.2 Check condition of brake pads
1. service manual
2. hand tools
3. special tools
4. measuring tools
5. lubricant/grease
6. replacement parts
7. wheel stopper
8. safety stands
9. personal protection
equipment
10. fender cover

2. 4. Install vehicle
brake pads
Knowledge on:
4.1 Procedures of fixing brake pads
Ability to:
4.1 Fix brake pads
Attitude/Safety:
· Use dust vacuum extractor
· Use personal protection equipment
· Use safety stands
· Use wheel stopper
· Use fender cover