JH. Automotive Tech 7th Edition Chapter 98 Quiz B

What is the purpose of the anchor in a drum brake system?

• To provide a pivot point for the brake shoes

• To adjust the brake shoes

• To hold the brake drum in place

• To connect the brake shoes to the wheel cylinder

What is the function of the return springs in a drum brake assembly?

• To apply the brake shoes to the drum

• To return the brake shoes to their resting position

• To hold the brake shoes in place

• To adjust the brake shoes

What is the consequence of brake linings that have a low coefficient of friction?

• Increased braking power

• Decreased braking power

• Faster brake shoe adjustment

• More efficient self-energizing action

What is the result of mechanical fade in a drum brake system?

• The brake pedal becomes hard

• The brake shoes move outward

• The brake drum expands

• The brake fluid overheats

What is the effect of gas fade on drum brakes?

• Increased braking power

• Decreased braking power

• The brake pedal drops toward the floor

• The brake shoes move inward

What is the function of the beehive hold-down in a drum brake system?

• To adjust the brake shoes

• To apply the brake shoes to the drum

• To hold the brake shoes in place

• To return the brake shoes to their resting position

What is the purpose of the shoe web in a drum brake shoe?

• To provide structural support

• To hold the brake lining

• To connect to the wheel cylinder

• To act as a pivot point

What is the significance of the nib on a drum brake shoe?

• It contacts the ledges on the backing plate

• It holds the brake lining in place

• It connects to the adjuster assembly

• It acts as a pivot point for the shoe

What is the effect of a hot brake drum on the starwheel adjuster?

• It causes the adjuster to over-adjust

• It has no effect on the adjuster

• It locks the adjuster in place

• It makes the adjuster easier to turn

What is the result of a brake shoe hold-down failure?

• Increased braking power

• Decreased braking power

• The brake shoes will not return to their resting position

• The brake shoes will not adjust properly