WorksheetsIT17 - Brake System Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 11mins
Following replacement of the brake pads on a four-wheel disc-brake-equipped vehicle, the master cylinder reservoir is found to be overfilled and brake fluid is dripping from it. Which is the most likely cause?
The brake calipers were bled improperly.
The master cylinder port is clogged and causing brake fluid to back up.
The reservoir is cracked and leaking brake fluid.
The reservoir was not siphoned before the pistons were compressed.
While performing a road test on a vehicle with a brake concern, the technician notices that holding pressure on the brake pedal causes it to ease to the floor. Which component is most likely the problem?
drum
rotor
brake booster
master cylinder
Brake rotor runout can be checked by using a/an:
dial indicator.
feeler gauge.
outside micrometer.
snap gauge.
When bleeding the brake system, which wheel should be bled first if a shop manual is unavailable for reference?
left
left
right front
right rear
How should drum brakes be cleaned before repairs?
by blowing clean with an air nozzle
by washing with an aerosol cleaner
by washing with an oil-based cleaner
by washing with a water-based cleaner
Technician A says some brake wheel cylinders are bolted to the backing plate. Technician B says wheel cylinder dust boots are filled with fluid to lubricate the piston. Who is right?
A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
Technician A says that some front disc caliper pistons may be retracted using a "C" clamp. Technician B says that some rear disc caliper pistons may need a special tool to retract the piston. Who is right?
A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
A technician notices brake fluid dripping from a brake drum before repairs. Which is most likely leaking inside the drum?
axle seal
backing plate
caliper piston
wheel cylinder
When replacing the front brake pads on a vehicle, the technician finds the inside pad is worn down to the metal, while the outside pad looks new. Which is the most likely problem?
split brake hose
sticking caliper piston
frozen caliper slide pin
missing hold-down spring
The metal components that come with a new set of brake pads are referred to as:
retainers
Hardware
pad holders
pad keepers
When reusing wheel bearings, what should be done before repacking the bearings?
grinding them
bleeding them
adjusting them
inspecting them
A vehicle's parking brake should be adjusted:
after the service brakes are adjusted.
before the service brakes are adjusted.
with the ignition turned on.
with the parking brake lever applied.
Technician A says all wheel bearings are pressed in. Technician B says all wheel bearings are a sealed hub assembly. Who is right?
A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
Which tool correctly measures lateral runout on a brake rotor?
dial caliper
micrometer
micrometer
dial indicator
Technician A says special tools are unnecessary to push the disc brake caliper piston in on an integral parking brake system. Technician B says a special tool is necessary to push the disc brake caliper piston in on an integral parking brake system. Who is right?
A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
