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IT17 - Brake System Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 11mins

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Class
Date
1.

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?

a)

The brake calipers were bled improperly.

b)

The master cylinder port is clogged and causing brake fluid to back up.

c)

The reservoir is cracked and leaking brake fluid.

d)

The reservoir was not siphoned before the pistons were compressed.

2.

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?

a)

drum

b)

rotor

c)

brake booster

d)

master cylinder

3.

Brake rotor runout can be checked by using a/an:

a)

dial indicator.

b)

feeler gauge.

c)

outside micrometer.

d)

snap gauge.

4.

When bleeding the brake system, which wheel should be bled first if a shop manual is unavailable for reference?

a)

left

b)

left

c)

right front

d)

right rear

5.

How should drum brakes be cleaned before repairs?

a)

by blowing clean with an air nozzle

b)

by washing with an aerosol cleaner

c)

by washing with an oil-based cleaner

d)

by washing with a water-based cleaner

6.

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)

A only

b)

B only

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A nor B

7.

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)

A only

b)

B only

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A nor B

8.

A technician notices brake fluid dripping from a brake drum before repairs. Which is most likely leaking inside the drum?

a)

axle seal

b)

backing plate

c)

caliper piston

d)

wheel cylinder

9.

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?

a)

split brake hose

b)

sticking caliper piston

c)

frozen caliper slide pin

d)

missing hold-down spring

10.

The metal components that come with a new set of brake pads are referred to as:

a)

retainers

b)

Hardware

c)

pad holders

d)

pad keepers

11.

When reusing wheel bearings, what should be done before repacking the bearings?

a)

grinding them

b)

bleeding them

c)

adjusting them

d)

inspecting them

12.

A vehicle's parking brake should be adjusted:

a)

after the service brakes are adjusted.

b)

before the service brakes are adjusted.

c)

with the ignition turned on.

d)

with the parking brake lever applied.

13.

Technician A says all wheel bearings are pressed in. Technician B says all wheel bearings are a sealed hub assembly. Who is right?

a)

A only

b)

B only

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A nor B

14.

Which tool correctly measures lateral runout on a brake rotor?

a)

dial caliper

b)

micrometer

c)

micrometer

d)

dial indicator

15.

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)

A only

b)

B only

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A nor B