WorksheetsBrakes 2
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 13mins
What are the two different types of brake line flares?
Bubble & Metric
Metric & Standard
Double & ISO
ball flare and bubble flare
The type of brake fluid most often recommended by vehicle manufacturers is _______.
DOT 5
DOT 5.1
DOT 4
DOT 3
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of conventional brake fluid?
Absorbs moisture from the air
Removes paint if spilled on vehicle surfaces
Lasts the life of the vehicle unless there is a leak
Is clear or amber in color
Polyglycol brake fluid is labeled ________.
DOT 3 & DOT 4
DOT 5
DOT 5.1
DOT 5 & 6
Modern brake tubing is ________.
double-walled
single-walled
made of copper
able to withstand an internal pressure of 2000 psi
What type of tubing flare is shown in this illustration?
BVD flare
SAE flare
ISO flare
ESI flare
What type of tubing flare is shown in this illustration?
BVD flare
SAE flare
ISO flare
ESI flare
What percentage of moisture does brake fluid absorb per year by volume?
1%
2%
3%
4%
A bulge in brake hose is a sign of what?
External leak
Internal Leak
Normal operation
Sign of wrong brake fluid
A technician is replacing a brake line which of the following is NOT correct?
Brake lines should be double walled steel
Compression fittings are an acceptable means of repair
Brake lines are flared using double flare or bubble flare methods
Brake line fitting are available in standard and metric thread pitches.
True or False. Over heated brake fluid can boil and vaporize which will leave vapor pockets in the hydraulic system. This can result in a spongy brake pedal.
True
False
When discussing brake fluid "hygroscopic" means?
Repels moisture
Absorbs moisture
Absorbs heat
Brake lines should be inspected for what faults?
Leaks
Kinks
Rust
All the above
Brake hoses should be inspected for:
Cracks/splits
Chaffing
Bulging when the brake pedal is pumped up
All of the above
Where movement is required brake lines must be:
Securely fixed to vehicle body
made from copper pipe as more softer than steel
made from steel pipe as resistant to movement
Flexible hoses
A.B.S. Stands for
Anti-lock Braking System
All wheel Brake System
Absolute Brake System
Automatic Braking System
If while driving the ABS warning lamp illuminates Amber what must the driver do?
Stop car immediately and then check oil level
Stop as soon as safe then switch off warning lamp
Continue driving, but be aware that ABS may not work
Only needs action when light is RED
The three phases of ABS are:
Reduction, Maintenance & Increase.
Stop, Go & Park
Reduction, Maintenance & Decrease
Decrease, Increase & Reduction
What is the name of the machine that makes brake rotors look new?
the brake lane
the brake lathe
the brake lamp
A "flare nut" wrench is also known as what?
Combination wrench
Pipe wrench
Line wrench
The ABS light remains on after its brief self-test during startup. What does it mean?
There is a fault stored, but ABS will intervene during certain traction events
The conventional braking system will have reduced functionality
There is a fault stored, and ABS will not intervene during traction events
ABS & ESC codes are retrieved by:
DVOM's (Digital Volt Ohm Meter)
Oscilloscope
Scan Tool
Iphone
What is main reason for anti-lock brake systems?
better brake wear
longer tire life
quicker/better stopping power
prevent wheel lockup and loss of steering control
When a tire locks and skids, it's stopping distance ..........
increases
decreases
stays the same
