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Total questions: 41
Worksheet time: 21mins
The __________ system is designed to help the driver control the deceleration of the vehicle.
Friction is the force that __________ motion between two touching objects.
explodes
resists
speeds up
__________ are the two types of hydraulic brakes used on automobiles.
Disc brakes and drum
Circular and square
The key principle in a hydraulic system is that fluid is ________
the same as air
not compressible
Technicians use a process called __________ to remove any air that was introduced into the closed system during service or repair.
brake bleeding
When applying the brakes in a hybrid or electric vehicle, the electric motor switches modes and becomes a _________
starter
By converting __________ energy into electrical energy, a regenerative braking system increases the vehicle’s electric range.
The most common brake fluid is DOT _________
Always refer to the owner’s manual or __________ for the correct type of brake fluid.
the vehicle emission control information sticker
door jamb
brake master cylinder cap
Brake fluid is harmful to your eyes and skin. Wear _________
Brake fluid provides the transfer of __________ pressure to the wheels.
The __________ that houses the brake fluid is usually mounted on the driver’s side firewall in the engine compartment.
wheel cylinder
power steering reservoir
During normal brake wear, the brake fluid will be __________ due to the frictional materials wearing
lower
Brake fluid is designed to __________ moisture to keep it from corrupting the brake system
dissolve
eliminate
absorb and retain
If you need to add brake fluid, add only from a __________ container
When brake components are replaced, __________ may get into the system.
silicone
windshield washer fluid
antifreeze
air
Many manufacturers recommend changing the brake fluid every ________
6 months
2 -3 years
ten years
5 years
Some brake frictional material contains asbestos. Wear __________ when inspecting or replacing brake components at the wheels.
earplugs
a face shield
an OSHA approved respirator
boots
The force used on the brake pedal determines how much friction is created at the wheels. Force is defined __________ of one object (driver’s foot) upon another (brake pedal).
as the pushing or pulling action
as the circular motion
as amount
as the rotary motion
The brake master cylinder converts the mechanical force from the brake pedal to __________ pressure at the wheels.
Steel brake lines and rubber hoses are used to __________ to the wheels.
Friction is produced when the brakes are applied. This friction creates a lot of heat, so rotors are often _________
made from thermoplastic
ventilated
A set of brake __________ hug the rotor.
Some brake pads are engineered with __________ as a replacement reminder
The caliper converts the fluid pressure in the brake lines to the mechanical motion of the pads against each side of the _________
brake lines
wheel studs
If a newer vehicle has drum brakes, they are on __________ wheels
Inside the drum is a set of brake _________
A __________ converts the fluid pressure in the brake lines to the mechanical motion of the shoes against the drum.
brake pad
brake caliper
wheel cylinder
________ monitor the speed of each wheel to control the anti-lock brake and traction control features in a vehicle
When a tire skids, braking distance __________ control of steering decreases.
is optimal, but
decreases and
increases and
If a wheel speed sensor indicates that a wheel is about to lockup, the ABS hydraulic control unit releases pressure at that one wheel to ________
lock it up completely
make sure it skids
help the tire maintain road traction
shut off
__________ adjusts the throttle input and applies braking force to slow a slipping wheel and help the tire regain traction with the road.
A traction control system (TCS)
A hill start assist system
An antilock braking system (ABS)
EMS
The __________ uses information from sensors to improve the lateral stability in a vehicle by applying braking force at any wheel when instability is detected.
electronic stability control system
raction control system
ABS
hill start assist system
This system uses a control module to increase the brake pressure in the system when the driver is initiating an emergency stop.
When starting from a dead stop on a hill, a vehicle without __________ may roll forward or backward before the driver has a chance to accelerate.
hill start assist
__________, also called automatic emergency braking, can stop a vehicle during a critical situation without the driver pushing the brake pedal.
Autonomous emergency braking
When a collision is imminent, the __________ will use a visual display, audible alert, and/or seat vibration to notify the driver to apply the brakes.
forward collision alert System
_________ system will automatically speed up or slow down based on driver initial settings when following another vehicle.
Using cameras and sensors, __________ helps avoid collisions by automatically applying the brakes when an object is detected.
automatic reverse braking
A hand lever in the console or small pedal on the far left side of the driver’s foot controls engages the __________ by moving a cable.
antilock brakes
parking brake
hydraulic brakes
An electric parking brake (EPB), also known as an electronic parking brake, uses an electric button located in the console to signal a motor to pull the brake cable or directly engage __________ when parking.
advanced calipers motors
