Brake System Technology Quiz

Technician A says that in the dual master cylinder, the rear piston assembly is called the primary piston. Technician B says the front master cylinder piston is termed the secondary piston. Who is right?

• A only.

• B only.

• Both A and B.

• Neither A nor B.

Power brakes use _____ to assist brake pedal application.

• a booster

• an engine vacuum

• atmospheric pressure

• All of the above.

Brake _____ transfer fluid pressure from the master cylinder to the wheel brake assemblies.

• lines and plastic tubing

• lines and hoses

• hoses and plastic tubing

• None of the above.

A _____ is used when a single brake line must feed two wheel cylinders.

• junction block

• fuse block

• combination valve

• diagonal valve

Disc brakes operate in the same basic manner as the brakes on a ten-speed bicycle.

• True

• False

The _____ is included in a brake caliper assembly.

• cylinder cup

• master cylinder

• piston seal

• return spring

Disc brake pads are _____ plates to which linings are riveted.

• plastic

• aluminum

• steel

• rubber

Technician A says newer vehicles use brake pad linings made of heat-resistant organic or semimetallic friction materials. Technician B says newer vehicles use pad linings made of asbestos. Who is right?

• A only.

• B only.

• Both A and B.

• Neither A nor B.

_____ are frequently used to keep the brake pads from vibrating and making noise.

• Zip ties

• Anti-squeal clips

• Anti-rattle clips

• Noise suppressors

All of the following are true about brake discs except _____.

• they may be solid or vented

• the ventilated disc has a series of ribs

• they may be an integral part of the wheel hub

• the brake disc is normally made of aluminum