Automotive Brake Quiz

What is the main function of a vehicle’s brake system?

• To increase speed

• To decrease speed or stop the vehicle

• To change direction

• To increase engine power

Which type of brake is more commonly found on the front wheels of modern vehicles?

• Drum brakes

• Disc brakes

• Air brakes

• Electric brakes

What is the function of brake fluid in a hydraulic braking system?

• To lubricate the wheels

• To transfer force from the brake pedal to the brakes

• To cool the engine

• To improve fuel efficiency

What is the role of the brake caliper in a disc brake system?

• To convert brake fluid into hydraulic pressure

• To squeeze the brake pads against the rotor

• To release pressure from the brake pads

• To monitor brake performance

Which of the following systems helps prevent the wheels from locking during sudden braking?

• Power steering

• Traction control system (TCS)

• Anti-lock braking system (ABS)

• Cruise control

What component in a braking system is responsible for creating friction to stop the vehicle?

• Brake pads

• Brake fluid

• Brake caliper

• Brake rotor

Which part of the brake system is typically made of cast iron and rotates with the wheel?

• Brake pedal

• Brake rotor

• Brake caliper

• Brake line

What is the purpose of the master cylinder in a hydraulic brake system?

• To store brake fluid

• To amplify the force applied by the driver

• To convert mechanical force into hydraulic pressure

• To cool the brake components

What is the primary advantage of disc brakes over drum brakes?

• Lower cost

• Better heat dissipation

• More compact design

• Less maintenance required

Which component in a braking system is responsible for applying pressure to the brake pads?

• Brake rotor

• Brake caliper

• Brake line

• Brake pedal