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Chap 33. Drum Brakes

Total questions: 54

Worksheet time: 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is this part?
a)
Wheel stud
b)
Wheelcylinder
c)
Wheel bearing
d)
Starter
2.
What is this part?
a)
Wheel studs
b)
Bolts
c)
Brakets
d)
Sockets
3.
What is this part?
a)
Drum Bracket
b)
Caliper Bracket
c)
Rotor Bracket
d)
Tire Bracket
4.
What is this part?
a)
bolts
b)
Screws
c)
Lug nuts
d)
Sockets
5.
What is this part?
a)
Pads
b)
Shoes
c)
Drums
d)
Rotors
6.
What is this part?
a)
Rotor
b)
Pads
c)
Drum
d)
Shoes
7.
What is this part?
a)
Brake pedal push rod
b)
Brake Screw
c)
Brake bracket
d)
Brake Scoket
8.
What is this part?
a)
Brake Switch
b)
Brake pedal
c)
Brake shoe
d)
Brake Stop
9.
What is this part?
a)
Master cylinder
b)
Brake booster
c)
Brake pump
d)
Brake starter
10.
What is this part?
a)
Master cylinder
b)
Brake shoe
c)
Brake rotor
d)
Brake pump
11.
What is this part?
a)
Brake hose
b)
Brake line
c)
Brake part
d)
Brake part
12.
What is this part?
a)
Brake hose
b)
Brake pipe
c)
Brake line
d)
Line pipe
13.
What is this part?
a)
Brake Part
b)
Brake shoe
c)
Brake caliper 
d)
Brake pad
14.
What is this part?
a)
break shoe
b)
Brake pads
c)
Brake rotor
d)
Brake stop
15.
What is this part?
a)
Drums
b)
Brake cup
c)
Brake
d)
Rotor
16.

Hydraulics uses what as its non-compressible medium

a)

Air

b)

Water

c)

Oil

d)

Grass

17.

Two technicians are discussing drum brake shoes. Technician A says that forward and​ rear-facing shoes are the same and can be installed in either position on any drum brake system. Technician B says that the darker color linings should always be placed toward the front of the vehicle. Which technician is​ correct?

a)

Technician A

b)

Technician B

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A nor B

18.

Technician A says that the anchor pin​ (shoe anchor) is used to hold one end of the primary and secondary shoe return springs. Technician B says that the shoe anchor prevents the brake shoes from rotating with the drum when the brakes are applied. Which technician is​ correct?

a)

Technician A

b)

Technician B

c)

Both Technician A and B

d)

Neither Technician A nor B

19.

Which lining does most of the braking on a​ dual-servo brake?

a)

Both contribute equally

b)

Front (forward facing)

c)

Rear (rearward facing)

d)

Depends on the speed of the vehicle

20.

Which lining does most of the braking on a​ leading/trailing brake?

a)

Depends on the speed of the vehicle

b)

Trailing (rearward facing)

c)

Both contribute equally

d)

Leading (forward facing)

21.

The brakes on a​ dual-servo drum system are designated as​ ________.

a)

Two leading shoes

b)

Primary and Secondary

c)

Leading and Trailing

d)

None of the above

22.

​________ action uses drum rotation to force the brake shoe outward and wedge it tightly against the brake drum.

a)

Self- Energizing

b)

Centrifugal

c)

Centripetal

d)

Servo

23.

When removing the Brake line from a Wheel Cylinder, what tool should be used?

a)

Correct size socket

b)

vise grips

c)

Flare nut or line wrench

d)

Allen wrench

24.

As a general rule, how often should brakes be checked?

a)

Every 20,000 miles

b)

Annually

c)

Every 40,000 miles

d)

Every 2 years

25.

Technician A says to make the finish cut at the slowest speed when machining brake drums. Technician B says that the drum should not exceed its discard diameter. Who is correct?

a)

Technician A only

b)

Technician B only

c)

Both Technician A and B

d)

Neither Technician A nor B

26.

Duo-Servo brakes adjust:

a)

When applying the parking brake.

b)

When applying the brakes in forward.

c)

When applying the brakes in reverse.

d)

By variations in fluid pressure.

27.

Leading Trailing brakes are adjusted:

a)

By using the Parking Brake.

b)

When applying the brakes in forward.

c)

When applying the brakes in reverse.

d)

Only manually.

28.

On a Duo-Servo drum brake, when compared to Primary shoe linings, the Secondary shoe linings are:

a)

Shorter than the Primary linings

b)

Longer than the Primary linings

c)

The same length as Primary linings

d)

Made of a harder material

29.

Technician A says that all modern brake linings are bonded to their shoes. Technician B says that some brake linings are riveted to their shoes. Who is correct?

a)

Technician A only

b)

Technician B only

c)

Both Technician A and B

d)

Neither Technician A nor B

30.

After assembling a drum​ brake, it is discovered that the brake drum will not fit over the new brake shoes. Technician A says that the parking brake cable may not have been fully released. Technician B says to check to see if both shoes are contacting the anchor pin. Which technician is​ correct?

a)

Technician A only

b)

Technician B only

c)

Both Technician A and B

d)

Neither Technician A nor B

31.

Technician A says that hard spots in a brake drum should be removed using a​ carbide-tip machining tool. Technician B says the drum should be replaced if hard spots are discovered. Which technician is​ correct?

a)

Technician A only

b)

Technician B only

c)

Both Technician A and B

d)

Neither Technician A nor B

32.

New rear brake shoes were replaced on a​ rear-wheel-drive vehicle equipped with front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. During the test drive smoke was observed coming from both rear wheels. Technician A says that this is normal because the new linings always smoke when first heated due to the resins in the lining. Technician B says that the parking brake cable may not have been fully released causing the brakes to drag. Which technician is​ correct?

a)

Technician A only

b)

Technician B only

c)

Both Technician A and B

d)

Neither Technician A nor B

33.

Which is the most likely cause of chatter marks on the friction surface of a brake drum during​ machining?

a)

Machining the drum at too fast a speed

b)

Using the wrong cutter

c)

Dirt or grease build up on the inside of the drum

d)

Lack of a vibration damper

34.

New wheel cylinders are being installed. Which operation is not​ required?

a)

The wheel cylinder should be bled of any trapped air.

b)

The retainer fastener should be torqued to factory specifications.

c)

The brake line should be attached.

d)

Compressing the pistons before installing the wheel cylinder on the backing plate

35.

Which of the following is part of a star wheel in a drum brake?

a)

Button

b)

Socket

c)

Both

d)

Neither

36.

Drum brake return springs can be which type?

a)

Integrated coil spring

b)

U-shaped spring

c)

Both

d)

Neither

37.

_____________________ do just what their name suggests; they hold the brake shoes against the backing plate

a)

Specialty springs

b)

Return springs

c)

Hold-down springs

d)

None of these

38.

__________________ are used to return links and levers on the parking brake system or the self-adjuster mechanism.

a)

Specialty springs

b)

Return springs

c)

Hold-down springs

d)

None of these

39.

Which type of brake lining is typically used on light-duty vehicles?

a)

Bonded

b)

Rivet

c)

Both

d)

Neither

40.

Which type of brake lining is typically used on heavy-duty vehicles?

a)

Bonded

b)

Rivet

c)

Both

d)

Neither

41.

Which of the following can be found on a typical drum brake shoe?

a)

Holes

b)

Slots

c)

Tabs for springs

42.

True or False. The composition of the lining material affects brake operation. Materials that provide good braking with low pedal pressures tend to lose efficiency when they get hot.

a)

True

b)

False

43.

The ___________________ gets its name from using the servo action in both the forward and the reverse direction.

a)

twin leading shoe drum brake system

b)

leading/trailing shoe drum brake system

c)

duo-servo drum brake system

d)

none of these

44.

___________________ are installed so the direction they are applied is the same as the forward rotation of the drum.

a)

Trailing shoes

b)

Leading shoes

c)

Stationary shoes

d)

none of these

45.

___________________ are installed so the direction they are applied is opposite of the forward rotation of the drum.

a)

Trailing shoes

b)

Leading shoes

c)

Stationary shoes

d)

none of these

46.

Which of the following is a typical component of a drum brake system?

a)

Anchor

b)

Hold-down rod

c)

Parking lever

47.

Which type of drum is typically used on common passenger vehicles?

a)

Hub-style drum

b)

Hubless-style drum

c)

both

d)

none of these

48.

Wheel cylinders typically contain which of the following?

a)

One or two pistons

b)

Spring and expander set

c)

both

d)

none

49.

True or False. The bleeder screw is a hollow screw. It has a taper on the end that mates with a matching tapered seat in the wheel cylinder.

a)

true

b)

false

50.

Which of the following is a recommended tool for removing brake lines from a wheel cylinder?

a)

Flare nut wrench

b)

Line wrench

c)

both

d)

none

51.

Tech A says that it is a good practice to research any technical service bulletins for any brake system complaint. Tech B says that it is common practice to test-drive a vehicle even if the brake pedal goes to the floor. Who is correct?

a)

tech a

b)

tech b

c)

both

d)

neither

52.

Tech A says that a brake spoon is used to adjust brake shoes when the drum is installed. Tech B says that a brake hold-down spring tool is used to remove and install hold-down springs. Who is correct?

a)

tech a

b)

tech b

c)

both

d)

neither

53.

Tech A says that when removing a hubless-style drum, you should first make matching marks on the drum and hub for reinstallation in the correct position. Tech B says that a center punch can be used to mark the position of the drum to hub. Who is correct?

a)

tech a

b)

tech b

c)

both

d)

neither

54.

Tech A says that it is not necessary to clean any nicks, burrs, or debris from a brake drum surface before mounting the brake drum on a brake lathe. Tech B says that you should research the brake lathe manufacturer's procedure for properly refinishing a brake drum. Who is correct?

a)

tech a

b)

tech b

c)

both

d)

neither