Chapter 80 & 81

Which of the following is a desirable characteristic for a brake fluid?

• High freezing point

• Water intolerance

• High volatility

• none of the above

Brake system hydraulic parts should be cleaned only with _____.

• brake fluid

• soap and water

• parts cleaner

• gasoline

The distance from the floor to the pedal with the brake applied is called the ____.

• pedal height

• free play distance

• adjustment range

• reserve distance

What does the knob on top of the vacuum brake bleeder allow you to adjust?

• airflow

• vacuum

• both

• neither

A longitudinally split brake system uses one master cylinder to operate the brakes on the left side of the vehicle and the other cylinder to operate brakes on the right.

• true

• false

Equalizing braking action at each wheel is the primary function of the brake system metering valve.

• true

• false

Automotive disc brake pad linings no longer use asbestos as a friction material.

• True

• False

Dual master cylinders are being replaced on newer cars by more efficient single cylinder units.

• True

• False

The compensating port acts to help keep the brake system full of fluid.

• True

• False

When a small piston acts on larger piston will move with more force, but will travel a shorter distance.

• True

• False