Automotive Braking System Components

What is the component shown in the image used for in a car's braking system?

• Fuel storage

• Brake fluid reservoir

• Air filter

• Battery storage

The component shown in the image is part of the car's braking system. It is responsible for distributing brake fluid to the wheels. What is this component called?

• Brake caliper

• Master cylinder

• ABS module

• Brake booster

What should you check first, before a test drive, when diagnosing brake systems?

• Brake pedal

• Master cylinder fluid level

• Brake rotor

• Brake booster

If the brake pedal feels hard, it could indicate the pistons on both calipers are sticking due to ______.

• Corrosion

• Fluid leak

• Worn pads

• Faulty booster

The customer states that the brake pedal feels hard when coming to a stop. Technician A says it could indicate a disconnected vacuum booster hose. Technician B says it could be an engine performance issue, like a misfire. Who is correct?

• Technician A

• Technician B

• Both Tech A & B

• Neither Tech A or B

Disc brakes can pull to one side due to ______.

• worn-out brake pads

• stuck caliper piston or sticking caliper slides

• low brake fluid level in the reservoir

• loose wheel bearings

What could be a sign that the pistons on both calipers are sticking due to corrosion?

• Soft brake pedal

• Hard brake pedal

• No brake pedal

• Squeaky brake pedal

What could be a sign that the master cylinder has a failed internal seal?

• Soft brake pedal

• Hard brake pedal

• No brake pedal

• Squeaky brake pedal

Disc brake groan is often confused with the squeal of pads that need replacing. True or False?

• True

• False

Many brake pads incorporate a clip behind the pad. This is called a(n) ________ clip.

• Anti-squeal

• Anti-rattle

• Anti-slip

• Anti-lock