WorksheetsChap 33. Drum Brakes
Total questions: 54
Worksheet time: 27mins
Hydraulics uses what as its non-compressible medium
Air
Water
Oil
Grass
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?
Technician A
Technician B
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
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?
Technician A
Technician B
Both Technician A and B
Neither Technician A nor B
Which lining does most of the braking on a dual-servo brake?
Both contribute equally
Front (forward facing)
Rear (rearward facing)
Depends on the speed of the vehicle
Which lining does most of the braking on a leading/trailing brake?
Depends on the speed of the vehicle
Trailing (rearward facing)
Both contribute equally
Leading (forward facing)
The brakes on a dual-servo drum system are designated as ________.
Two leading shoes
Primary and Secondary
Leading and Trailing
None of the above
________ action uses drum rotation to force the brake shoe outward and wedge it tightly against the brake drum.
Self- Energizing
Centrifugal
Centripetal
Servo
When removing the Brake line from a Wheel Cylinder, what tool should be used?
Correct size socket
vise grips
Flare nut or line wrench
Allen wrench
As a general rule, how often should brakes be checked?
Every 20,000 miles
Annually
Every 40,000 miles
Every 2 years
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?
Technician A only
Technician B only
Both Technician A and B
Neither Technician A nor B
Duo-Servo brakes adjust:
When applying the parking brake.
When applying the brakes in forward.
When applying the brakes in reverse.
By variations in fluid pressure.
Leading Trailing brakes are adjusted:
By using the Parking Brake.
When applying the brakes in forward.
When applying the brakes in reverse.
Only manually.
On a Duo-Servo drum brake, when compared to Primary shoe linings, the Secondary shoe linings are:
Shorter than the Primary linings
Longer than the Primary linings
The same length as Primary linings
Made of a harder material
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?
Technician A only
Technician B only
Both Technician A and B
Neither Technician A nor B
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?
Technician A only
Technician B only
Both Technician A and B
Neither Technician A nor B
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?
Technician A only
Technician B only
Both Technician A and B
Neither Technician A nor B
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?
Technician A only
Technician B only
Both Technician A and B
Neither Technician A nor B
Which is the most likely cause of chatter marks on the friction surface of a brake drum during machining?
Machining the drum at too fast a speed
Using the wrong cutter
Dirt or grease build up on the inside of the drum
Lack of a vibration damper
New wheel cylinders are being installed. Which operation is not required?
The wheel cylinder should be bled of any trapped air.
The retainer fastener should be torqued to factory specifications.
The brake line should be attached.
Compressing the pistons before installing the wheel cylinder on the backing plate
Which of the following is part of a star wheel in a drum brake?
Button
Socket
Both
Neither
Drum brake return springs can be which type?
Integrated coil spring
U-shaped spring
Both
Neither
_____________________ do just what their name suggests; they hold the brake shoes against the backing plate
Specialty springs
Return springs
Hold-down springs
None of these
__________________ are used to return links and levers on the parking brake system or the self-adjuster mechanism.
Specialty springs
Return springs
Hold-down springs
None of these
Which type of brake lining is typically used on light-duty vehicles?
Bonded
Rivet
Both
Neither
Which type of brake lining is typically used on heavy-duty vehicles?
Bonded
Rivet
Both
Neither
Which of the following can be found on a typical drum brake shoe?
Holes
Slots
Tabs for springs
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.
True
False
The ___________________ gets its name from using the servo action in both the forward and the reverse direction.
twin leading shoe drum brake system
leading/trailing shoe drum brake system
duo-servo drum brake system
none of these
___________________ are installed so the direction they are applied is the same as the forward rotation of the drum.
Trailing shoes
Leading shoes
Stationary shoes
none of these
___________________ are installed so the direction they are applied is opposite of the forward rotation of the drum.
Trailing shoes
Leading shoes
Stationary shoes
none of these
Which of the following is a typical component of a drum brake system?
Anchor
Hold-down rod
Parking lever
Which type of drum is typically used on common passenger vehicles?
Hub-style drum
Hubless-style drum
both
none of these
Wheel cylinders typically contain which of the following?
One or two pistons
Spring and expander set
both
none
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.
true
false
Which of the following is a recommended tool for removing brake lines from a wheel cylinder?
Flare nut wrench
Line wrench
both
none
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?
tech a
tech b
both
neither
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?
tech a
tech b
both
neither
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?
tech a
tech b
both
neither
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?
tech a
tech b
both
neither
