Automotive Brake Flashcard

Front

What is the main function of a vehicle’s brake system?

Back

To decrease speed or stop the vehicle

Front

Which type of brake is more commonly found on the front wheels of modern vehicles?
Options:
Drum brakes,
Disc brakes,
Air brakes,
Electric brakes

Back

Disc brakes

Front

What is the function of brake fluid in a hydraulic braking system?

Back

To transfer force from the brake pedal to the brakes

Front

What is the role of the brake caliper in a disc brake system?

Back

To squeeze the brake pads against the rotor

Front

Which of the following systems helps prevent the wheels from locking during sudden braking? Power steering, Traction control system (TCS), Anti-lock braking system (ABS), Cruise control

Back

Anti-lock braking system (ABS)

Front

What component in a braking system is responsible for creating friction to stop the vehicle?

Back

Brake pads

Front

Which part of the brake system is typically made of cast iron and rotates with the wheel?

Back

Brake rotor

Front

What is the purpose of the master cylinder in a hydraulic brake system?

Back

To convert mechanical force into hydraulic pressure

Front

What is the primary advantage of disc brakes over drum brakes?

Back

Better heat dissipation

Front

Which component in a braking system is responsible for applying pressure to the brake pads?

Back

Brake caliper