Vehicle Inspection and Repair Procedures

Front

The function of brake calipers in the braking system is to:

Back

apply pressure to the brake pads

Front

Define 'seized' and 'sticking' brake calipers and explain the difference.

Back

'Seized' brake calipers are completely stuck and do not move, while 'sticking' brake calipers move but with difficulty.

Front

What are the safety implications of faulty calipers?

Back

Faulty calipers can lead to inaccurate measurements, affecting safety.

Front

Which of the following best explains the operation and common issues of Sliding/Floating Calipers?

Back

They use a single piston and can suffer from uneven pad wear.

Front

Discuss the design and potential problems of Fixed Calipers.

Back

Fixed calipers are non-adjustable and may face issues with uneven wear.

Front

Which of the following lists the components of a caliper and their functions? Body, Jaws, Locking Screw - Measure dimensions, Body, Scale, Pointer - Measure weight, Body, Needle, Dial - Measure temperature, Body, Lens, Light - Measure brightness

Back

Body, Jaws, Locking Screw - Measure dimensions

Front

The importance of proper sealing and inspection of the brake hose connection is:

Back

To ensure the brake system functions correctly and safely.

Front

Identify the common symptoms of seized/sticking calipers: Increased stopping distance, Unusual noise when braking, Vehicle pulling to one side.

Back

All of the above

Front

Explain how to distinguish between seized/sticking calipers and other brake problems.

Back

By inspecting the brake pads for uneven wear

Front

The relationship between brake pads and caliper function is:

Back

Brake pads are part of the caliper function, providing the necessary friction to stop the vehicle.