Brake lines and fluid

What are the two different types of brake line flares?

• Bubble & Metric

• Metric & Standard

• Double & ISO

• ball flare and bubble flare

The type of brake fluid most often recommended by vehicle manufacturers is _______.

• DOT 5

• DOT 5.1

• DOT 4

• DOT 3

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of conventional brake fluid?

• Absorbs moisture from the air

• Removes paint if spilled on vehicle surfaces

• Lasts the life of the vehicle unless there is a leak

• Is clear or amber in color

As brake fluid ages, what happens?

• The boiling temperature decreases

• The boiling temperature increases

• The viscosity (thickness) decreases

• The color changes to purple

Polyglycol brake fluid is labeled ________.

• DOT 3 & DOT 4

• DOT 5

• DOT 5.1

• DOT 5 & 6

Modern brake tubing is ________.

• double-walled

• single-walled

• made of copper

• able to withstand an internal pressure of 2000 psi

What type of tubing flare is shown in this illustration?

• BVD flare

• SAE flare

• ISO flare

• ESI flare

What type of tubing flare is shown in this illustration?

• BVD flare

• SAE flare

• ISO flare

• ESI flare

What percentage of moisture does brake fluid absorb per year by volume?

• 1%

• 2%

• 3%

• 4%

A bulge in brake hose is a sign of what?

• External leak

• Internal Leak

• Normal operation

• Sign of wrong brake fluid