Automotive Chassis Quiz

Immediately after fitting new front brake pads, the correct procedure is then to:

• drive the vehicle on the road

• pump the brake pedal to take up the free play

• vent the brake system of air

• check the hand brake travel

Out of balance front wheels are likely to cause:

• the steering to feel heavy

• the steering wheel to shake

• the steering to feel light

• the steering wheel to pull to the left

What does the term 'Hygroscopic' mean?

• Absorbs air from the atmosphere

• Absorbs water from the atmosphere

• Corrosive to metal

• Boils and freezes easily

Adaptive suspension uses

• driver operated control valves

• air damping controlled by a compressor

• hydraulic damping controlled by sensors

The steering angle which provides a self-centering force to the road wheels is:

• the castor angle

• Toe out on turns

• the swivel pin inclination angle

• the camber angle

The brake servo is usually mounted:

• remotely from the brake pedal

• directly to the brake pedal

• on the inner wing

• on the bulkhead

Electronic power assisted steering is preferable to hydraulic power assisted steering on small engine cars because:

• it is easier to produce

• less power is taken from the engine

• it is less compact

• it is cleaner

An over inflated tyre will tend to:

• overheat with prolonged usage

• feathering of the tyre tread pattern

• wear on the centre tread

• wear on the outer tread

To maintain performance and safety requirements it is:

• important that all cars must have an annual MOT

• important to clean the vehicle after servicing

• important that all cars are road tested regularly

• important to fit replacement parts that meet the original manufacturer's specification

A rack and pinion forms part of:

• the petrol fuel system

• the braking system

• the steering mechanism

• the transmission system