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WorksheetsAuto Brakes
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 25mins
Is this a drum brake part or a disc braking part?
Is this a drum brake part or a disc braking part?
Technician A says that most new vehicles have ABS. Technician B says that ABS minimizes wheel lockup (skidding) by using sensors at each wheel (or in the differential) to monitor wheel speed. Who is correct?
Technician A
Technician B
Both A & B
Neither A or B
Technician A says on vehicles that have disc and drum brakes, the drum brakes are always on the front of the vehicle. Technician B says that it is common to have drum brakes on all four wheels on new vehicles. Who is correct?
Technician A
Technician B
Both A & B
Neither A or B
Technician A says that moisture and dirt do not harm brake fluid. Technician B says that moisture, dirt, and air are considered brake fluid contaminates. Who is correct?
Technician A
Technician B
Both A & B
Neither A or B
Technician A says that the master fluid reservoir is where the brake fluid is stored and checked. Technician B says that if you don’t have brake fluid, windshield washer fluid can be used as a substitute. Who is correct?
Technician A
Technician B
Both A & B
Neither A or B
Technician A says that brake fluid never needs to be serviced. Technician B says that it is important to change brake fluid as recommended by the manufacturer to remove contaminates from the system. Who is correct?
Technician A
Technician B
Both A & B
Neither A or B
What does the braking system use to reduce the speed of a vehicle?
grease
speed
friction
torque
What converts fluid pressure to mechanical motion
caliper
brake shoe
rotor
brake pad
How do you know which type of fluid a vehicle takes?
Owners manual
Service Manual
Reservoir Cap
Any of the above
What is pictured?
ABS Sensor
Brake Line
Brake Hose
Banjo Bolt
What is pictured?
ABS Sensor
Brake Line
Brake Hose
Banjo Bolt
What are the 2 types of systems in the basic brakes system?
Parking & Emergency Brake
Parking and stopping Brake
Service and Parking Brake
Service and Stopping Brake
What percentage of the braking force comes from the rear brakes in a typical front wheel drive vehicle
10
30
50
70
proportioning valves___________?
Prevent the front disc brakes from applying before the rear drum brakes
prevent rear brake lockup during heavy braking
equalize the fluid pressure between the two sides of a diagonally split brake system
equalize the fluid pressure between the two sides of a front/rear split brake system
Brake Warning lights are what color(s)
Red for service brakes and orange for ABS
Red for service brakes and yellow for ABS
Yellow for service brakes and red for ABS
red for service brakes and red for ABS
A(n)______ system uses a liquid to transmit motion or pressure from one part to another.
pressurized
inertia
vacuum
hydraulic
The function of wheel brake assemblies is to
produce friction to slow or stop each wheel
develop pressure for the hydraulic brake system
assist brake pedal application
operate the master cylinder and power booster
Which of the following is not part of a drum brake assembly?
Wheel cylinder
Booster
Shoes
Drum
In a drum brake assembly, brake _____ are friction units that are pushed against the rotating brake drum by the action of the hydraulic wheel cylinder
cups
boots
shoes
cylinders
The comparison of front wheel braking effort to the rear wheel braking effort is the braking _____
value
ratio
volume
All of the answers
Which of the following statements applies to hydraulic brake systems?
When applied, pressure is exerted equally in all directions.
Liquids in a confined area will compress by 50%.
Cannot be used to increase or decrease force or motion.
All of the above.
A _____ develops pressure, causing the wheel cylinder pistons to move toward the discs or drums.
caliper cylinder
master cylinder
hydraulic booster
metering valve
True or False? The master cylinder rubber boot works with the cup and piston to pressurize the brake system.
True
False
Which of the following systems has two separate hydraulic pistons and two fluid reservoirs?
Quad master cylinder.
Drum master cylinder.
Tandem master cylinder.
All of the above.
A power brake vacuum _____ uses engine vacuum to apply the hydraulic brake system.
booster
piston
bleeder
seal
True or False? In a diagonally split brake system, each master cylinder cup and piston assembly operates a brake assembly on opposite sides and corners of the vehicle.
True
False
Which of the following is not part of a brake caliper?
Piston seal.
Bleeder screw.
Piston boot.
Cup expander.
The elastic action of the piston _____ causes the brake caliper piston to retract away from the disc after brake application.
seal
boot
gasket
all listed answers
The _____ screw provides a means of removing air from the wheel cylinder after repairs.
bearing
metering
expansion
bleeder
True or False? Fixed caliper disc brakes are commonly used to avoid vibration problems.
True
False
True or False? The primary brake shoe has the largest lining surface area.
True
False
A brake warning light switch is also called a _____.
metering switch
low-fluid warning light switch
pressure differential valve
dual brake warning switch
Which of the following valves equalizes braking action at each wheel during light brake applications?
Proportioning valve.
Combination valve.
Metering valve.
Parking valve.
True or False? When disc brakes are used on the rear of a vehicle, a thrust screw and a lever can be added to the brake caliper.
True
False
True or False? A proportioning valve functions as a brake warning light switch, a metering valve, and/or a proportioning valve.
True
False
