Brakes 3

A(n)______ system uses a liquid to transmit motion or pressure from one part to another.

• pressurized

• inertia

• vacuum

• hydraulic

The function of wheel brake assemblies is to

• produce friction to slow or stop each wheel

• develop pressure for the hydraulic brake system

• assist brake pedal application

• operate the master cylinder and power booster

Which of the following is not part of a drum brake assembly?

• Wheel cylinder

• Booster

• Shoes

• Drum

In a drum brake assembly, brake _____ are friction units that are pushed against the rotating brake drum by the action of the hydraulic wheel cylinder

• cups

• boots

• shoes

• cylinders

The comparison of front wheel braking effort to the rear wheel braking effort is the braking _____

• value

• ratio

• volume

• All of the answers

Which of the following statements applies to hydraulic brake systems?

• When applied, pressure is exerted equally in all directions.

• Liquids in a confined area will compress by 50%.

• Cannot be used to increase or decrease force or motion.

• All of the above.

A _____ develops pressure, causing the wheel cylinder pistons to move toward the discs or drums.

• caliper cylinder

• master cylinder

• hydraulic booster

• metering valve

True or False? The master cylinder rubber boot works with the cup and piston to pressurize the brake system.

• True

• False

Which of the following systems has two separate hydraulic pistons and two fluid reservoirs?

• Quad master cylinder.

• Drum master cylinder.

• Tandem master cylinder.

• All of the above.

A power brake vacuum _____ uses engine vacuum to apply the hydraulic brake system.

• booster

• piston

• bleeder

• seal