WorksheetsBrake Disc Systems
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Rear Disc/ Drum parking brake, uses the inside or each Disc assembly as a parking brake drum
True
False
What Channels the flow of air through the vented disc?
Splash shield
Hub assembly
Caliper assembly
Cooling fins
Solid discs are found on ______
The front brakes of small, compact vehicles
Both the front brakes of pick ups and the rear brakes of vehicles with rear disc brakes
The front brakes of large pick ups and SUVs
The rear brakes of vehicles fitted with rear disc brakes
When the hydraulic pressure is removed, the caliper piston seal functions as a return spring to retract the piston
True
False
A typical floating caliper is designed with one or two pistons
True
False
a fixed brake caliper _______
has pistons on both sides of the disc
is bolted to the steering knuckle
All answers are correct
does not move when the brakes are applied
Brake discs are typically made from _______
Cast Iron
Bauxite
Kevlar
Aluminium
Electrical Sensors on some vehicles advise the driver when the brake pads are worn and need replacing
True
False
What component of the brake caliper acts as a retracting mechanism for the piston when hydraulic pressure is released?
Caliper Slide
Dust boot
Accumulator piston
Square section O-Ring
Composite Brake Discs are constructed of
Ceramics
Steel
Carbon Fibre
All answers are correct
