10: Brakes Quiz

Which would be the most likely result of under-torquing lug nuts?

• The wheel may fall off.

• The tire may run hot.

• The tire may run flat.

• The brakes may drag.

It is important to torque wheel lug nuts or bolts to OEM specs, and in the correct sequence, in order to help prevent:

• Brake pistons from binding.

• The brakes from squealing.

• The brake drums from cracking.

• The brake rotors from warping.

What might a technician need to check the operation of brake lights on the rear of a vehicle?

• A computer

• A helper

• A sensor

• A ratchet

All of the following are types of brake fluid except:

• DOT 2.

• DOT 3.

• DOT 4.

• DOT 5.

What part of the DRUM brake assembly is filled with brake fluid?

• Anchor pin

• Master cylinder

• Shoe

• Wheel cylinder

What is the most likely cause of brake lights staying on?

• Blown fuse

• Stuck brake light switch

• Wrong brake fluid

• Wrong brake light bulbs

Where would one most likely find the master cylinder on a vehicle?

• In front of the brake pedal under the hood

• The brake pedal in the passenger compartment

• Under the vehicle beneath the driver's seat

• Under the hood near the radiator

When one is diagnosing a vehicle with vibrating brake pads, which parts are most likely missing?

• Anti-rattle clips

• Anti-fatigue clips

• Anti-wear clips

• Anti-float clips

When refilling a brake master cylinder, always use:

• DOT 3 brake fluid.

• DOT 5 brake fluid.

• OEM-specific brake fluid.

• Synthetic brake fluid.

Which type of brake fluid is synthetic?

• DOT 2

• DOT 3

• DOT 4

• DOT 5