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Brakes and Wheels

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A Tyre Reads "215/ 45 R17 83Y" what is the tire width?

(a)  

2.

A Tyre Reads "215/ 45 R17 83Y" what is the aspect ratio?

(a)  

3.

A Tyre Reads "215/ 45 R17 83Y" what is the wheel diameter?

(a)  

4.

A Tyre Reads "215/ 45 R17 83Y" what is the load rating?

(a)  

5.

A Tyre Reads "215/ 45 R17 83Y" what is the speed rating?

(a)  

6.

If a tyre designation starts with "P" such as "P215/ 45 R17 83Y" what does P stand for?

(a)  

7.

If I have a wheel with rim markings that read "5JX16 ET35" what is the Wheel Width?

(a)  

8.

If I have a wheel with rim markings that read "5JX16 ET35" what is the Wheel Diameter?

(a)  

9.

What is the aspect ratio?

a)

The ratio of the Wheel Width to Sidewall

b)

The ratio of Sidewall to Load Rating

c)

The ratio of Wheel Diameter to Wheel Width

d)

The ratio of Wheel Width to Load Rating

10.

What type of system powers the normal car brake system?

a)

hydraulic

b)

mechanical

c)

electric

d)

pneumatic

11.

What is the type of force generated from brake pads pushing against brake discs, which is what slows the vehicle down? (hint, it ends up generating heat)

(a)  

12.

Which of the following terms describes brake fluid?

a)

Hydrophobic

b)

Hydroscopic

c)

Hydrophillic

d)

Hygroscopic

13.

What does the brake fluid tester test for in the brake fluid?

(a)  

14.

Why is moisture in the brake fluid bad?

(a)  

15.

What pushes against brake discs to generate friction?

(a)  

16.

What pushes against brake drums to generate friction?

(a)  

17.

What is the hydraulic component inside the caliper that pushes the brake pads against the brake disc?

(a)  

18.

What is the hydraulic component that pushes the brake shoes?

(a)  

19.

What is the name of the part that the caliper connects to that actually holds the brake pads?

(a)  

20.

What is the name of this component?

(a)  

21.

What is the name of this component that connects to the calipers and wheel cylinders?

(a)  

22.

What can happen if we don't balance wheels?

(a)  

23.

What component is this?

(a)  

24.

What is the purpose of the vacuum booster?

(a)  

25.

What is the legal minimum tread on a tyre?

(a)