Brake Master Cylinder and Hydraulic Parts Quiz

What is the purpose of the reservoir cap with an electrical connection?

• To seal the reservoir

• To prevent air from entering the cylinder

• To hold the brake fluid

• To monitor the brake fluid level and seal the reservoir

Where is the brake fluid strainer located?

• Under the master cylinder reservoir cap

• Inside the caliper

• Attached to the brake lines

• On the brake pedal

What is the function of the primary and secondary check valve?

• To prevent the brake fluid from returning to the master cylinder

• To regulate the hydraulic pressure in the brake lines

• To control the flow of brake fluid to the front and rear brakes

• To hold the brake fluid in the reservoir

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What is the purpose of the plugs in the master cylinder?

• To monitor the brake fluid level

• To seal the reservoir

• To prevent air from rusting the cylinder during shipping

• To hold the brake fluid

What does the piston stop screw do?

• Holds the piston assemblies inside the cylinder

• Provides return assistance for the master cylinder pistons

• Seals the fluid in the cylinder

• Prevents the primary piston from overextending

Which part in the brake master cylinder holds and transfers hydraulic pressure to the front brakes?

• Primary Piston Cup Seal

• Primary Piston Assembly

• Secondary Piston

• Piston Return Spring

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What is the purpose of the dust seal in the disc brake caliper?

• To provide even braking performance

• To keep the caliper piston clean

• To hold the hydraulic pressure for braking

• To bleed the air out of the system

What does the caliper piston seal do?

• Bleeds the air out of the system

• Forces the piston to make contact with the rotor

• Keeps fluid in the caliper

• Holds the hydraulic pressure for braking

What is the main portion of the caliper assembly called?

• Slide Pin Bushing

• Caliper Body

• Caliper Piston

• Dust Seal

What is the purpose of the slide pin bushing or boot?

• To keep the caliper piston clean

• To provide even braking performance

• To bleed the air out of the system

• To hold the hydraulic pressure for braking