What is the primary difference between drum brakes and disc brakes?
drum and disc brake removal and installation

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Richard Vergara
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A) Drum brakes use pads, while disc brakes use shoes
B) Drum brakes use shoes inside a drum, while disc brakes use pads on a rotor
C) Disc brakes are only used on rear wheels, while drum brakes are for front wheels
D) Drum brakes are primarily used in racing cars
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an advantage of disc brakes over drum brakes?
A) Lower cost
B) Better performance in wet conditions
C) Lower maintenance requirements
D) More compact design
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which component is common to both disc brakes and drum brakes?
A) Brake rotor
B) Brake pad
C) Brake drum
D) Brake shoes
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main function of a brake caliper in a disc brake system?
A) To provide the friction surface for braking
B) To squeeze the brake pads against the rotor
C) To house the brake drum
D) To absorb heat generated by braking
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In drum brakes, what component pushes the brake shoes against the drum?
Brake caliper
Wheel cylinder
Master cylinder
Brake pads
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of brake is generally more resistant to heat?
Drum brakes
Disc brakes
Both are equally resistant to heat
Heat resistance depends on the brake material, not the type
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which component is responsible for returning the brake shoes to their resting position in a drum brake system?
Brake cylinder
Return springs
Brake pads
Caliper piston
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