Unit 3: Braking System - Activity 2: Disc Brakes

Which of the following is an advantage of using disc brakes over drum brakes?

• Disc brakes dissipate heat less effectively than drum brakes.

• Disc brakes are self adjusting.

• Disc brakes are harder to service.

• Disc brakes are more prone to brake fade.

Disc brakes are normally ________ to service.

• easier

• harder

• expensive

• complicated

Brake fade is:

• A sudden increase in braking efficiency

• A temporary reduction in braking power due to overheating

• A type of brake fluid

• A method of accelerating a vehicle

Because of the ability to dissipate heat quickly, the disc brake is less prone to ________.

• brake fade

• corrosion

• oil leakage

• wheel alignment issues

Match the main components of a disc brake assembly with their correct labels: (Use the diagram for reference)

• 3

• Inboard brake pad

• 5

• Bleeder screw

• 4

• Caliper mounting bracket

• 2

• Caliper housing

• 1

• Caliper bolt

Disc brakes were typically used only on the front of vehicles in the past, but now it is common for vehicles to have 4 wheel disc brakes.

• True

• False

What is the purpose of the brake flex line in a disc brake assembly?

• To provide a rigid connection for the wheel

• To allow for suspension and steering movement at the wheel

• To increase braking force

• To attach the caliper to the brake pad

Name the part labeled as 'Caliper' in the disc brake assembly diagram.

What are the two types of brake pads mentioned in the text?

• Inboard pad and outboard pad

• Front pad and rear pad

• Ceramic pad and metallic pad

• Primary pad and secondary pad

The friction material on a brake pad can be attached by riveting or bonding with a special adhesive.

• True

• False