Hyd brakes quiz 2

What are the main components of a hydraulic braking system?

• Engine and tires

• Brake assemblies and hydraulic system

• Suspension and steering

• Transmission and axles

Which type of brake is commonly used when a vehicle is stationary?

• Foot-operated main brake

• Manual parking brake

• Hydraulic brake

• Drum brake

What is the primary principle governing hydraulic brake systems?

• Newton’s Law

• Pascal’s Law

• Bernoulli’s Principle

• Boyle’s Law

What type of braking system uses diagonal connections?

• Vertical split system

• Diagonal split system

• L-split system

• Hydraulic tandem system

What does the term 'brake fade' describe?

• A drop in braking efficiency due to excessive heat

• The gradual wearing of brake pads

• A loss of brake fluid pressure

• The expansion of brake rotors

Which brake system component creates hydraulic pressure?

• Brake pedal

• Master cylinder

• Wheel cylinder

• Brake rotor

Why is brake fluid hygroscopic?

• To reduce friction

• To absorb water

• To increase boiling point

• To decrease viscosity

Which type of friction is present in parking brakes?

• Kinetic friction

• Rolling friction

• Static friction

• Sliding friction

What is the role of cooling fins in drum brakes?

• Enhance braking force

• Reduce wear and tear

• Increase heat dissipation

• Improve hydraulic pressure

Disc brakes expand away from brake pads when heated.

• True

• False