
Drum Brake System Components and Functions

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7th - 10th Grade
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Ethan Morris
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which component in a drum brake system provides a fixed base for other components?
Wheel cylinder
Brake shoes
Brake drum
Backplate assembly
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What material is typically used to make brake drums?
Cast iron
Steel
Aluminum
Plastic
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary function of the brake shoes in a drum brake system?
To connect the hydraulic system
To adjust the brake pedal
To rotate the wheel
To provide friction against the drum
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How are the brake shoes held in position on the backplate?
By hydraulic pressure
By retaining springs
By the brake drum
By the wheel cylinder
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens when the brake pedal is released in a drum brake system?
The wheel cylinder pistons are pushed outwards
The tensioning spring pulls the brake shoes away from the drum
The brake shoes are pressed against the drum
The handbrake is automatically engaged
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of the self-adjusting mechanism in drum brakes?
To increase the speed of the vehicle
To reduce the wear on the brake drum
To maintain consistent pedal feel and braking response
To enhance the hydraulic pressure
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the handbrake mechanism engage the brake shoes?
By tensioning a cable
By electronic signals
By hydraulic pressure
By rotating the wheel
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