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What does the brake caliper do?

• It pushes the handbrake on.

• It holds the brake shoes.

• It pushes the brake pads onto the disc.

• It holds the brake fluid.

What do the brake drums do?

• Holds the brake fluid.

• Allow the brake pads to slow them down.

• Change the air pressure to fluid pressure.

• Allow the brake shoes to slow them down.

Brake fluid should be changed every.....?

• Approximately 4 years.

• Approximately 2 years.

• Approximately 12 months.

• Approximately 6 months.

What pulls the caliper piston back when the brake is released?

• The brake caliper springs.

• The brake caliper piston seals.

• The return springs.

• The master cylinder seals

The brake fluid is hygroscopic, which means what?

• The brake fluid is denser than water.

• The brake fluid is heavier than water.

• The brake fluid absorbs water.

• The brake fluid boils quicker than water.

What is the purpose of the master cylinder?

• To transform hydraulic pressure into mechanical pressure.

• To transform mechanical pressure into hydraulic pressure.

• To hold the brake fluid.

• To pull the brake pads back away from the disc.

Which is an advantage of disc brakes?

• Better for the handbrake

• It keeps water out.

• It retains heat.

• Easier maintenance.

What is the purpose of the flexible brake pipes?

• To allow the wheels to turn and move.

• To allow the brake fluid to reach the handbrake mechanism.

• To stop the brake fluid from leaking.

• To pull the brake shoes on.

What does the white part of this component do?

• It holds the pistons.

• It transfers the hydraulic force.

• It holds the brake fluid.

• It transfers the mechanical force.

What is this component called?

• Brake hub.

• Brake drum.

• Brake cylinder.

• Brake caliper.