Brake System Basics

What is the primary purpose of the braking system in a vehicle?

• A. To improve fuel efficiency
• B. To stop or slow the vehicle safely
• C. To reduce tyre wear
• D. To control steering
• Option 5

Which type of brake system is most commonly used on modern passenger vehicles?

• A. Drum brakes on all wheels
• B. Disc brakes on all wheels
• D. Handbrake-only system
• C. Disc brakes on the front and drum brakes on the rear

What does the brake master cylinder do?

• A. Increases engine power
• B. Converts pedal force into hydraulic pressure
• C. Activates the ABS
• D. Reduces brake pad wear
• Option 5

A vehicle weighs 1,500 kg and achieves a braking force of 600 N. What is its brake efficiency (%)?

• A. 30%
• B. 40%
• C. 50%
• D. 60%

If the braking force is increased while the weight of the vehicle stays the same, what happens to the brake efficiency?

• A. It decreases
• B. It stays the same
• C. It increases
• D. It becomes zero

Which component is responsible for creating friction to stop the vehicle?

• A. Brake pads and discs
• B. Hydraulic hoses
• C. Brake booster
• D. Wheel bearings

What is the function of a brake caliper?

• A. To measure brake wear
• B. To transmit force from the pedal to the wheels
• C. To squeeze the brake pads against the rotor
• D. To release hydraulic pressure

What type of fluid is typically used in vehicle braking systems?

• Dot 3
• Dot 4.4
• Dot 5
• Dot 4

What is the primary function of ABS?

• A. To reduce braking noise
• B. To prevent wheel lock-up during braking
• C. To increase braking distance
• D. To monitor tire pressure

How does ABS improve safety during emergency braking?

• A. By reducing hydraulic pressure to all wheels
• B. By allowing the driver to maintain steering control
• C. By increasing braking force
• D. By stopping the vehicle immediately