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WorksheetsDrum Brakes
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
A line wrench or ___________ wrench is a recommended tool for removing brake lines from a wheel cylinder.
a. Flare nut
b. Open-end
c. Combo
d. Bent
If one rear brake assembly has linings contaminated with grease from a failed axle seal, __________.
a. The lining on just that brake assembly will have to be replaced
b. The lining on both wheel brake units will need to be replaced
c. Nothing needs to be replaced, but the customer should come in for frequent checkups
d. None of the above
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 Techs A and B
d. Neither Tech A nor B
A technician notices brake fluid dripping from a brake drum before repairs. Which is most likely leaking inside the drum?
A. axle seal
B. backing plate
C. caliper piston
D. wheel cylinder
The primary (smaller) shoe on a duo-servo drum brake system should be installed:
A. after the secondary shoe.
B. before the secondary shoe.
C. toward the front of the car.
D. toward the rear of the car.
While performing rear drum brake service, what should be done before installing the brake drum?
A. adjusting the shoes
B. bleeding the brakes
C. installing a C-clamp
D. installing the lugnuts
A technician finds brake fluid leaking from a wheel cylinder and finds the brake shoes have been saturated with brake fluid. The correct way to repair this is to install a new wheel cylinder and:
A. replace the shoes.
B. wash the shoes with soap.
C. grind the shoes and reuse.
D. clean the shoes with brake cleaner.
When replacing brake shoes, where does the shoe with the shortest friction material go?
A. facing toward the front of the vehicle
B. facing toward the back of the vehicle
C. facing toward either direction, because the location does not matter
D. None of the above
When removing a hubless brake drum, it may be necessary to use a(n) _______ hammer to hammer on the drum between the lug studs.
a. Plastic
b. Ball peen
c. Air
d. Carbon fiber
You can usually tell which style of brake drum you are working on by looking at the ________.
a. Wheel cylinder piston
b. Holes for the lug studs
c. Level of rust found
d. None of the above
