Brakes ASE

Front

Two technicians are discussing drum brake shoes. Technician A says that forward and rear-facing shoes are the same and can be installed in either position on any drum brake system. Technician B says that the darker color linings should always be placed toward the front of the vehicle. Which technician is correct?

Back

Neither A nor B

Front

Which technician is correct regarding the function of the anchor pin (shoe anchor) in brake systems? Technician A says that the anchor pin is used to hold one end of the primary and secondary shoe return springs. Technician B says that the shoe anchor prevents the brake shoes from rotating with the drum when the brakes are applied.

Back

Both Technician A and B

Front

Which lining does most of the braking on a​ dual-servo brake?

Back

Rear (rearward facing)

Front

Which lining does most of the braking on a​ leading/trailing brake?

Back

Leading (forward facing)

Front

The brakes on a​ dual-servo drum system are designated as​ ________.

Back

Primary and Secondary

Front

________ action uses drum rotation to force the brake shoe outward and wedge it tightly against the brake drum.

Back

Self- Energizing

Front

When removing the Brake line from a Wheel Cylinder, what tool should be used?

Back

Flare nut or line wrench

Front

As a general rule, how often should brakes be checked? Options: Every 20,000 miles, Annually, Every 40,000 miles, Every 2 years

Back

Annually

Front

Who is correct regarding machining brake drums: Technician A says to make the finish cut at the slowest speed, and Technician B says that the drum should not exceed its discard diameter?

Back

Both Technician A and B

Front

Duo-Servo brakes adjust:

Back

When applying the brakes in reverse.