Ch81Bvocab

The thickness of the disc measured across the two friction surfaces in several locations

• Brake drum resurfacing
• Turning
• Brake disc thickness
• Brake pedal check

Machining the friction surface of the drum on a brake lathe

• Turning
• Brake drum grinding
• Grabbing brakes
• Brake drum resurfacing

A fast and accurate way of checking many components of the brake system. Performed by applying the brake pedal and comparing its movement to factory recommended specification

• Brake pedal check
• No brake pedal
• Brake pedal free play
• Brake pedal height

The distance from the pedal to the floor with the pedal fully release

• Brake pedal free play
• Brake pedal height
• Brake pedal reserve distance
• Brake pedal check

The distance measured from the vehicle’s floor to the brake pedal when the brakes are applied

• Brake pedal check
• Excessive brake pedal effort
• Brake pedal free play
• Brake pedal reserve distance

A condition in which the brakes remain partially applied after the brake pedal is released.

• Dropping brake pedal
• No brake pedal
• Dragging brake
• Spongy brake pedal

A noticeable increase in foot pressure needed to apply the brakes

• Excessive brake pedal effort
• Pulling brakes
• Brake pedal free play
• Brake pedal reserve distance

A condition in which a brake pedal travels too far toward the floor before fully engaging the brakes

• Low brake pedal
• Spongy brake pedal
• No brake pedal
• Brake pedal free play

A tool used to keep the master cylinder’s fluid reservoir full of brake fluid while bleeding or flushing.

• Vaccum bleeder tool
• Dragging brake
• Master cylinder filling tool
• Brake drum resurfacing

A dangerous condition in which the brake pedal moves to the floor with no braking action.

• Dropping brake pedal
• Excessive brake pedal effort
• Spongy brake pedal
• No brake pedal