Automobile Maintenance Quiz

When diagnosing ABS traction control, the____________system must be working correctly before traction assist can be diagnosed

• electronic control transmission

• supplemental restraint

• base brake

• transfer case control module

In a tapered roller bearing assembly, the races and rollers are tapered such that all the tapered angles meet at a

• minimum

• maximum

• common

• different point.

When checking for thickness variation on a disc brake rotor, the technician should use a

• linear caliper

• dial indicator

• micrometer

• tape measure

The disc brakes' rotors can fail due to parallelism and

• lateral runout

• excessive brake pressure

• low tire pressure

• tire runout

A brake spoon is used to

• install the return springs

• rotate the star wheel

• adjust the disc brakes

• remove hold down pins

For lateral runout, a technician should use a

• dial indicator

• tape measure

• micrometer

• linear caliper

A typical parking brake system uses a________ mechanism to maintain tension on the parking brake cables and assembly when applied.

• manual

• rotor

• screw

• ratcheting

A high, hard brake pedal and excessive stopping distances most likely indicates

• air in the hydraulic brake system

• low brake fluid

• brake pads that may be worn out

• a defective power brake booster

A soft or spongy feel when brakes are applied could indicate

• air in the hydraulic system

• a defective power booster

• worn out pads or shoes

• a defective master cylinder

If the brake drum measures 10.250 inches and the discard specification is 10.650 inches, how much can be machined off the drum and still use it?

• 0.400 inches

• 0.150 inches

• 0.300 inches

• 0.650 inches