MLR Brakes Flashcard 1

Front

Technician A says that all types of friction produce heat. Technician B says that the brake system uses static friction to slow and stop the vehicle. Who is correct?

Back

Neither Technician A nor B

Front

Which of these is not a Brake Subsystem?
   Options:  Parking Brake System,  Apply System,  Balance Control System, Boost System

Back

Parking Brake System

Front

Who is correct regarding braking systems: Technician A says that braking systems use static friction to hold the vehicle while it is parked. Technician B says that braking systems use kinetic friction to slow and stop the vehicle?

Back

Both Technician A and B

Front

Technician A says that increasing the pressure applied to the brake shoes or pads will increase friction. Technician B says that increasing the pressure applied to brake shoes or pads will increase the temperature. Who is correct?

Back

Both Technician A and B

Front

Who is correct regarding brakes: Technician A says that hot brakes stop faster than cold brakes. Technician B says that brakes must dissipate heat as rapidly as it is created.

Back

Technician B only

Front

The friction point where a tire meets the road is called: Rolling Contact, Scrub Friction, Lateral Friction Area, Tire Footprint

Back

Tire Footprint

Front

A loss of braking effectiveness due to too much heat in the brakes is called:

Back

Brake Fade

Front

What happens to a vehicle’s Kinetic Energy if a) you double its mass or, b) you double its velocity?
    Options: Quadruples/Doubles, Doubles/Halves,  Doubles/Quadruples, Doubles/Doubles

Back

Doubles/Quadruples

Front

What is the primary operational difference between Service Brakes and Parking Brakes?

Back

Service Brakes are Hydraulic/Parking Brakes are Cable

Front

Which of these is not a Base Brake component?
    Options: ABS Module, Master Cylinder, Red Brake Warning Lamp, Balance Controls

Back

ABS Module