Break systems

The __________ system is designed to help the driver control the deceleration of the vehicle.

• acceleration
• steering
• braking
• suspension

Friction is the force that __________ motion between two touching objects.

• explodes

• • resists

• • speeds up

• accelerates

__________ are the two types of hydraulic brakes used on automobiles.

• Hydraulic pumps and cylinders
• Disc brakes and drum

• • Circular and square

• Air brakes and vacuum brakes

The key principle in a hydraulic system is that fluid is ________

• compressible
• • the same as air

• volatile
• not compressible

Technicians use a process called __________ to remove any air that was introduced into the closed system during service or repair.

• purging
• flushing
• refilling
• brake bleeding

When applying the brakes in a hybrid or electric vehicle, the electric motor switches modes and becomes a _________

• • starter

• generator
• battery
• transmission

By converting __________ energy into electrical energy, a regenerative braking system increases the vehicle’s electric range.

• solar
• thermal
• kinetic
• nuclear

The most common brake fluid is DOT _________

• 3
• 1
• 4
• 2

Always refer to the owner’s manual or __________ for the correct type of brake fluid.

• • the vehicle emission control information sticker

• • door jamb

• user handbook
• brake master cylinder cap

Brake fluid is harmful to your eyes and skin. Wear _________

• sunglasses and sandals
• hats and scarves
• goggles and gloves
• earplugs and masks