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SemExam-Brakes

True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
 

 1. 

A brake line must be single-flared to provide a good seal at a joint or junction block.
 

 2. 

An ABS speed sensor may be located on an axle’s differential gear housing.
 

 3. 

ABS solenoid valves are electrically operated by signals from the control module.
 

 4. 

Pumping the brake pedal quickly during ABS activation will assist the antilock brake system to function properly.
 

 5. 

DOT 3 is the brake fluid type recommended for most ABS systems and some power brake systems.
 

 6. 

To remove pitting or scoring, an aluminum master cylinder should be honed while being rebuilt.
 

 7. 

Parking brake mechanisms provide a hydraulic force to apply the brake shoes and keep the vehicle stationary.
 

 8. 

Many manufacturers recommend changing the brake fluid periodically.
 

 9. 

Brake service on an ABS-controlled vehicle is similar to that of a non-ABS equipped vehicle.
 

 10. 

Brake hoses are typically rigid steel lines used to transmit brake fluid pressure.
 

 11. 

Drum brakes are still used on the front wheels of many late model cars and light trucks.
 

 12. 

Drum brake hardware includes return springs, holddown parts, and linkages.
 

 13. 

A typical floating caliper housing is designed with one caliper piston.
 

 14. 

A self-adjuster screw mechanism can be positioned on either the left or the right side of the vehicle.
 

 15. 

Never spin bearings with compressed air.
 

 16. 

Disc brakes require more force than drum brakes to achieve the same braking effort.
 

 17. 

When hydraulic pressure is diminished, the caliper piston seal functions as a return spring to retract the piston.
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 18. 

Which of the following is not likely to cause a pulsating brake pedal?
a.
Worn brake pad linings
c.
Excessive lateral runout
b.
Non-parallel rotors
d.
Loose wheel bearings
 

 19. 

Which of the following could cause an extremely hard brake pedal?
a.
Excessively worn brake pads
b.
Use of the wrong fluid
c.
A leaking diaphragm in the vacuum power booster
d.
Air in the system
 

 20. 

Linings are ____ to disc brake pads.
a.
Riveted
c.
Both a and B
b.
Bonded
d.
Neither A nor B
 

 21. 

Technician A says power brakes are designed with vacuum-assisted units that use engine vacuum. Technician B says power brakes are designed with vacuum-assisted units that use vacuum developed by an external pump. Who is correct?
a.
A only
c.
Both A and B
b.
B only
d.
Neither A nor B
 

 22. 

What channels the flow of air over the exposed rotor surfaces?
a.
Webs
c.
Hub assembly
b.
Splash shield
d.
Caliper assembly
 

 23. 

Technician A says brake linings are riveted to the brake shoes. Technician B says brake linings are bonded to the brake shoes. Who is correct?
a.
A only
c.
Both A and B
b.
B only
d.
Neither A nor B
 

 24. 

Technician A says an out-of-round drum can cause a pulsating brake pedal. Technician B says an out-of-round drum can cause the brakes to grab. Who is correct?
a.
A only
c.
Both A and B
b.
B only
d.
Neither A nor B
 

 25. 

The function of the wheel cylinder is to:
a.
Provide the rubbing surface area for the linings
b.
Prohibit the shoe from following the movement of the rotating drum
c.
Maintain correct shoe position and clearance
d.
Convert hydraulic pressure to a mechanical force at the drum brakes
 

 26. 

The power brakes in a vehicle are grabbing. Technician A checks for grease or oil on the brake shoe and pad linings. Technician B immediately investigates the power unit. Who is correct?
a.
A only
c.
Both A and B
b.
B only
d.
Neither A nor B
 

 27. 

Disc brake rotor conditions are being discussed. Technician A services the rotor if it has lateral runout, lacks parallelism, or is scored. Technician B services the rotor if it is heat checked or is rusty. Who is correct?
a.
A only
c.
Both A and B
b.
B only
d.
Neither A nor B
 

 28. 

Before removing the master cylinder on an ABS system with a high pressure accumulator, the accumulator must be discharged by:
a.
Loosening the accumulator one-eighth of a turn with the ignition switch off
b.
Disconnecting the pump motor and pumping the brake pedal ten times
c.
Pumping the brake pedal twenty-five times with the ignition off
d.
Loosening a bleeder screw on the master cylinder with the ignition on
 

 29. 

In the unapplied position, drum brake shoes are held against the anchor pin by the:
a.
Return springs
c.
Holddown springs
b.
Shoe holddown
d.
Star wheel adjuster
 

 30. 

Which of the following is not associated with a pedal pulsation problem?
a.
Excessive wheel lug nut torque
c.
Poor parallelism
b.
High lateral runout
d.
Air in the hydraulic system
 

 31. 

Technician A says it is acceptable to replace brake pads on one side of the vehicle only. Technician B says it is normal for the inboard pad to be worn more than the outside pad. Who is correct?
a.
A only
c.
Both and B
b.
B only
d.
Neither A nor B
 

 32. 

Which of the following can lead to brake hose failure?
a.
Heat and fluid contaminants
c.
Stressing the hose during installation
b.
Improperly matched fittings
d.
All of the above
 

 33. 

Which of the following fluids should be used in brake systems?
a.
Transmission oil
c.
Power steering fluid
b.
Engine oil
d.
None of the above
 

 34. 

Technician A says a ventilated rotor helps cool the disc brake assembly. Technician B says the splash shield helps cool the disc brake assembly. Who is correct?
a.
A only
c.
Both A and B
b.
B only
d.
Neither A nor B
 

 35. 

Automatic stability control systems correct oversteer and understeer by applying ____ set(s) of wheel brakes.
a.
Two
c.
One
b.
Three
d.
Four
 

 36. 

Which type of brake requires greater application force and is commonly used with power-boost units?
a.
Disc
c.
Both A and B
b.
Drum
d.
Neither A nor B
 

 37. 

In a typical drum brake, which component provides a foundation for the brake shoes and associated hardware?
a.
Wheel cylinder
c.
Backing plate
b.
Drum
d.
Lining
 

 38. 

Rotors are typically made from:
a.
Cast iron
c.
Both A and B
b.
Aluminum
d.
Neither A nor B
 

 39. 

The purpose of the master cylinder is to:
a.
Automatically pump the brakes during panic stops
b.
Supply mechanical force to the brake mechanisms
c.
Generate the hydraulic pressure needed to apply the brake mechanisms
d.
All of the above
 

 40. 

Brake linings should be replaced when linings are:
a.
Worn to within 1/32 inch (.794 mm) of a rivet head
b.
Contaminated with brake fluid
c.
Contaminated with oil or grease
d.
All of the above
 

 41. 

Which of the following is not a component of an antilock brake system?
a.
Power steering pump
c.
Solenoid valve body assembly
b.
Wheel sensors
d.
Master cylinder
 

 42. 

The amber ABS brake warning light is illuminated with the engine running. The most likely cause of this problem is:
a.
A faulty wheel speed sensor
c.
A leak at the wheel caliper
b.
Excessive pedal free play
d.
A restricted brake hose
 

 43. 

While manually bleeding a brake system, Technician A loosens all the brake bleeder screws at the same time. Technician B uses shop air to push the fluid and air through the lines and out the bleeder screws. Who is correct?
a.
A only
c.
Both A and B
b.
B only
d.
Neither A nor B
 

 44. 

Technician A says it is normal for the amber brake lamp to light when the ABS is activated during braking. Technician B says it is normal for the amber brake lamp to be on whenever the ignition is on and the engine is off. Who is correct?
a.
A only
c.
Both A and B
b.
B only
d.
Neither A nor B
 

 45. 

Caliper housings are made from:
a.
Cast iron
c.
Both A and B
b.
Aluminum
d.
Neither A nor B
 

 46. 

While discussing quick take-up master cylinders, Technician A says this design is used with low-drag caliper pistons. Technician B says this design is only used on disc brake systems. Who is correct?
a.
A only
c.
Both A and B
b.
B only
d.
Neither A nor B
 

 47. 

What prevents moisture from entering the cylinder bore?
a.
The phenolic piston
c.
The splash shield
b.
The dust boot
d.
The caliper drag
 

 48. 

A buildup of brake dust and dirt between the lining and the drum is the most common cause of a:
a.
Threaded drum surface
c.
Barrel-shaped drum
b.
Scored drum surface
d.
Taper-shaped drum
 



 
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