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Braking priciples

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which Greek letter is used to represent the coefficient of friction

a)

Pi (π)

b)

Mu (μ

c)

Delta (Δ)

d)

Omega (Ω)

2.

The amount of asbestos in brake friction material is being restricted because ________.

a)

it is a health hazard

b)

it causes excessive brake drum/rotor wear

c)

it does not transfer heat to the drum/rotor

d)

asbestos from brakes contaminate rivers and streams

3.

What type of binder is used in all brake friction materials?

a)

Phenolic resin

b)

Rubber scrap

c)

Carbon

d)

Ceramic powders

4.

An edge code reading for coefficient of friction is EF. This means ________.

a)

the coefficient of friction is 0,50

b)

the coefficient of friction is higher when the brakes are cold

c)

a higher quality brake has a code of FF

d)

the coefficient of friction is higher when the brakes are hot

5.

What can the driver do to reduce the possibility of brake fade caused by heat?

a)

Pump the brake pedal while descending a steep hill

b)

Shift the transmission into neutral and allow the vehicle to coast down long or steep hills

c)

Ride the brakes to keep the shoes and pads against the drum or rotor

d)

Select a lower transmission gear

6.

Brake fade can occur due to ________.

a)

gas fade

b)

mechanical fade

c)

water fade

d)

Any of the above

7.

Why is copper being reduced in brake friction materials?

a)

Because it is a health concern when it becomes airborne

b)

To help reduce the cost of the brake pads/linings

c)

To help reduce the weight of the vehicle

d)

It can affect life in rivers and streams

8.

The kinetic energy of a vehicle traveling at 60 mph is ________ when compared to the same vehicle traveling at 30 mph.

a)

twice as much

b)

four times as much

c)

ten times higher

d)

three times higher

9.

All of the following are correct statements about braking EXCEPT ________.

a)

kinetic energy must be absorbed by the braking system

b)

if the vehicle weight is doubled, the kinetic energy of a moving vehicle is doubled

c)

kinetic energy of a vehicle doubles when the speed doubles

d)

the heavier the vehicle, the greater the kinetic energy when moving

10.

Technician A says that the front brakes do most of the braking because the front brakes are larger. Technician B says that due to weight transfer, most of the braking force needs to be done by the front brakes. Which technician is correct?

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both Tech A and Tech B

d)

Neither Tech A nor Tech B