ASE Brake Quiz

Technician A says an automotive master cylinder is a device that uses brake system pressure to produce friction for stopping wheel rotation. Technician B says an automotive master cylinder holds the wheel cylinder piston and brake pads. Who is right?

• A Only

• B Only

• Both A and B

• Neither A or B

Technician A says certain automobiles are equipped with disc brakes on all four wheels. Technician B says disc brakes are most commonly used on an automobile’s rear wheels. Who is right?

• Only A

• Only B

• Both A and B

• Neither A or B

All of the following are basic components of an automotive disc brake assembly, except:

• rotor

• brake drums

• brake pads

• caliper

Technician A says a caliper cylinder holds the piston on a drum brake assembly. Technician B says a caliper cylinder holds the piston on a disc brake assembly. Who is right?

• Tech A

• Tech B

• Both Techs

• Neither Tech

Technician A says a hydraulic system uses air to transmit motion or pressure from one point to another. Technician B says a hydraulic system uses a liquid to transmit motion or pressure from one point to another. Who is right?

• Tech A

• Tech B

• Both Techs

• Neither Tech

Technician A says a manual master cylinder normally bolts to the side of the engine. Technician B says a manual master cylinder normally bolts to the engine firewall. Who is right?

• Tech A

• Tech B

• Both Techs

• Neither Tech

Technician A says a push rod connects the brake pedal to the master cylinder piston. Technician B says a steel plate connects the brake pedal to the master cylinder piston. Who is right?

• Tech A

• Tech B

• Both Techs

• Neither Tech

Technician A says an automotive master cylinder keeps the brake system full of fluid as the brake linings wear. Technician B says an automotive master cylinder maintains a slight amount of pressure to keep contaminants from entering the brake system. Who is right?

• Tech A

• Tech B

• Both Techs

• Neither Tech

Technician A says a master cylinder’s cup and piston are used to release brake system pres- sure. Technician B says a master cylinder’s cup and piston are used to pressurize the brake sys- tem. Who is right?

• Tech A

• Tech B

• Both Techs

• Neither Tech

Technician A says a dual master cylinder’s rear piston assembly is called the primary piston. Technician B says a dual master cylinder’s rear piston assembly is called the secondary piston. Who is right?

• Tech A

• Tech B

• Both Techs

• Neither Tech