Brakes

The first brakes consisted of:

• Steel plates

• Ceramic pads

• Wooden blocks

• Iron plates

Which of the following is not a main principle of braking?

• Friction

• Cycles

• Leverage

• Hydraulics

After the brake pedal is pressed, the produces hydraulic pressure via two separate circuits to the brake lines?

• Master cylinder
• Master computer

• Master brake

• Master controller

A operates via a set of shoes pressing against the inner surface of a rotating drum.

• Disc brake

• Drum brake
• Emergency brake

• None of the above

Which one of the following operates by using calipers to squeeze pairs of pads against a disc or rotor?

• Disc brake

• Drum brake

• Emergency brake

• None of the above

Which of the following is not a power booster used to amplify the pressure applied to the brakes?

• Electro-hydraulic

• Hydro-booster

• Vacuum

• Hydro-Vacuum

Which of the following brake fluids is NOT glycol-based?

• DOT 3

• DOT 4

• DOT 5

• DOT 5.1

Which type of brake fluid is hydrophobic, and does not absorb moisture?

• Glycol-based

• Silicon-based

Which type of brake fluid will damage a car’s paint should it come into direct contact with it?

• Glycol-based

• Silicon-based

Select all of the following that are considered warning signs indicating your brakes should be examined:

• The brake pedal feels spongy

• The vehicle is operating normally

• The steering wheel is shaking when braking

• The brakes are grinding, squeaking, or squealing