Deck 35: Brakes

Question 1

Friction is the force that stops the vehicle from moving.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

On a drum brake system the friction between the ___________and the brake ______________ slows the rotation of the wheels causing the vehicle to slow down.

Answer 2

shoe, drum

Question 3

Technician A says the sliding caliper works in such a way that the inside piston pushing against the rotor causes the outer pad to be pulled to the rotor on the outside surface. Technician B says the splash shield is put in place for cosmetic reasons only. Who is correct?

A) Technician A
B) Technician B
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Blaise Pascal formulated the laws on the use of _____________________ .

Question 5

Technician A says hydraulic force is used to create the friction required to stop a vehicle. Technician B says asbestos is no longer usable due to the health hazard it creates. Who is correct?

A) Technician A
B) Technician B
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Question 6

Brake fluid captured during a bleeding operation can be re-used.

Question 7

On a disc brake system as the driver applies the brakes, two pads clamp against the _________________ causing it to slow down.

Question 8

After an accident on the front of the vehicle involving the braking system, a thorough damage inspection should be on all but which of the following?

A) Brake lines
B) Brake calipers
C) Emergency brake shoes
D) Bleeder screws

Question 9

Safety glasses and gloves are minimum PPE required when working on brakes.

Question 10

________________ the brake system is done to remove any air that might be anywhere in the system.

Question 11

Which of the following is not a part of the braking system?

A) Master cylinder
B) Wheel cylinder
C) Brake pads
D) Thruster

Question 12

Pascal formulated the laws of friction known as Pascal's Law.

Question 13

Technician A says the lug nuts are attached to the brake drums. Technician B says a crack in a brake drum can be welded and machined smooth. Who is correct?

A) Technician A
B) Technician B
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Question 14

Technician A says Einstein's law of motion states that the velocity of a body remains constant unless the body is acted upon by an external force. Technician B says hydraulics is the principle force used in a braking system. Who is correct?

A) Technician A
B) Technician B
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Question 15

Brake fluid is a type of ___________________ oil used in braking systems.

Question 16

Technician A says the metering valve delays full application of the front disc brakes until the rear brake shoes are applied. Technician B says the power booster uses pressure generated by the engine. Who is correct?

A) Technician A
B) Technician B
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Question 17

Technician A says the rotor is attached to the hub or axle and rotates at the same rate as the wheel. Technician B says two shoes actuated by a servo clamps against the rotor to stop the vehicle. Who is correct?

A) Technician A
B) Technician B
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Question 18

The materials used for disc pads and drum brake shoes are the same.

Question 19

Technician A says a servo is used to actuate the stopping force on a drum braking system. Technician B says the secondary shoe does little of the braking on a drum brake system. Who is correct?

A) Technician A
B) Technician B
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Question 20

Technician A says hydraulic force in an enclosed container will be the same throughout. Technician B says a great amount of heat is produced as friction is applied during braking. Who is correct?

A) Technician A
B) Technician B
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Question 21

Discuss why the pads on a disc brake system must be harder than the shoes used on a drum system.

Question 22

Discuss why the minimum thickness of the brake drum walls must be maintained.

Question 23

Before performing any diagnostic tests on the brakes one should perform a visual inspection of several items which would include but not be limited to the following.

Question 24

Discuss how and where the brake fluid level are checked.

Question 25

Discuss why brake fluid should not be recycled.