CH29 Quiz

1. Brakes convert the vehicle’s kinetic energy into heat energy using __________.

• deceleration

• energy of motion

• traction control

• friction

The consequence of _________ is that the tires begin to skid, and the driver loses the ability to steer the vehicle.

• inertia shift

• wheel lock-up

• brake fade

• brake torque

_________ is a problem that can be described as the inability of the brakes to maintain their effectiveness.

• Anti-fade

• Brake fade

• Brake torque

• Inertia shift

__________ correct excess pushrod travel from increased drum to lining clearance produced by brake wear.

• Roto-chambers

• Power springs

• Actuators

• Slack adjusters

What occurs when drums expand due to heat?

• Chemical fade

• Water fade

• Mechanical fade

• Glazing

What is friction’s by-product?

• Braking force

• Kinetic energy

• Heat

• Motion

Which of the following is not used in any friction material today?

• Elastomer-like compounds

• Aramid fibers

• Asbestos

• Kevlar

What is used to prevent a total loss of braking if a failure occurs?

• Parking brakes

• Separate circuits

• Roto-chambers

• Power springs

During brake fade, the brakes’ stopping power is _____________.

• controlled

• increased

• adjusted

• reduced

Which of the following is produced by slow brake applications or a brake that is lightly dragging along a drum?

• Friction

• Glazed linings

• Heat fade

• Brake torque