Vehicle Braking System Flashcard

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3 main purposes of a vehicle braking system:

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Stop the vehicle, slow down, maintain control in emergencies.

Front

Brake shoe arrangement in drum brakes:

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Leading and trailing

Front

Self-servo action in brake shoes relates to:

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Automatic increase of braking force by the shoe.

Front

Purpose of spring in wheel cylinder?

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Maintain pressure on brake shoes

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Cause of automatic adjuster operation in drum brakes?

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Brake shoe wear

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Disc brake system operation:

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Hydraulic pressure presses brake pads against a disc.

Front

Key difference: Fixed Caliper vs Floating Caliper

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Fixed Caliper is stationary; Floating Caliper slides relative to rotor.

Front

Tandem master cylinder has 3 pistons.

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False

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Symptom indicating a hydraulic system leak:

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Brake pedal feels spongy or soft

Front

Brake shoes and pads on the same wheel are used to improve braking efficiency.

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Improve braking efficiency