AUT105 Week 4 Servicing Hydraulic /Power Brakes Chapter 45 Test

Tech A states that shops and technicians have been successfully sued for improper brake repairs. Tech B states that this litigation can result in large cash settlements. Who is correct?

• Tech A

• Tech B

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

Tech A states that brake repair is equal with steering and suspension repair on the liability scale. Tech B states that technicians are not liable for improper brake repair. Who is correct?

• Tech A

• Tech B

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

Tech A states that modern vehicles use asbestos as the brake material. Tech B states that asbestos is no longer used in brakes. Who is correct?

• Tech A

• Tech B

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

Tech A says that technicians have been successfully sued for improper brake repairs, resulting in large cash settlements. Tech B says that to reduce liability, good technicians create processes to help ensure steps of the job are not forgotten. Who is correct?

• Tech A

• Tech B

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

All of the following should be researched before performing any brake tasks EXCEPT:

• Service information

• Precautions

• PCM wiring diagram

• Technical service bulletins

Tech A states that an issue that leads to liability is forgetting to properly tighten components. Tech B states that one can take shortcuts to save time while performing brake repair. Who is correct?

• Tech A

• Tech B

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

Brake pedal travel is calculated by measuring the height of the brake pedal before and after depressing and then subtracting the difference between the two readings.

• True

• False

Having the proper brake pedal _______ helps to ensure that the brake pedal has enough starting height to fully apply force to the brakes even if one half of the hydraulic system is rendered useless by a leak.

• Free play

• Width

• Resistance

• Height

Brake fluid testers are used to test the:

• level of the brake fluid.

• type of the brake fluid.

• current temperature of the brake fluid.

• moisture content of the brake fluid.

When performing pressure bleeding of a brake hydraulic system, the bleeder screws on the wheel brake units can be _______ and bled or flushed of old brake fluid and air once the master cylinder is pressurized.

• Opened two at a time

• Opened one at a time

• Closed two at a time

• Closed one at a time