Brake Systems Quiz

Scrub brakes are an example of a simple ________ system.

• Pneumatic

• Hydraulic

• Mechanical

• Electrical

Tech A states that the band brake system worked well in the reverse direction. Tech B states that the band would try to unwind in the forward direction. Who is correct?

• Tech A

• Tech B

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

Tech A states that designers can vary the size of hydraulic cylinders to increase or decrease the force applied by a brake. Tech B states that the hydraulic cylinders of a brake system must always be of the same size. Who is correct?

• Tech A

• Tech B

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

Static friction is resistance between nonmoving surfaces and is present in which type of brakes?

• Parking

• Standard

• Both parking and standard

• All types

Which of the following is MOST likely to be a parking brake system on a vehicle?

• Top hat drum style

• Electric pull-cable style

• Electric motor caliper style

• All of the above

The air pressure for air brake systems comes from an engine-driven air compressor that pumps air into storage tanks.

• True

• False

Which of the following variables is related to pressure and force in a hydraulic system?

•           a.         Input force

          

• b.          Working pressure

           

• c.          Output force

         

•   d.          All the above

What is required to stop a front-wheel drive vehicle effectively?

• 10% load on the rear wheels

• 20% load on the rear wheels

• 30% load on the rear wheels

• 40% load on the rear wheels

Approximately how much vacuum does the booster receive from the intake manifold?

• 10"

• 15"

• 20"

• 25"

Are hydraulic boosters always completely separate components from the master cylinder?

• True

• False