Brake Systems
Which brake system uses electrically activated magnets to engage the brakes?
Electric Brake System
Two thin steel disks with spacers in between that when brake pads are squeezed on either side helps stop the vehicle.
Brake Rotor
A cast iron part that is attached to a wheel hub and used to help stop the vehicle
Brake Drum
What do you push with your foot in order to stop the vehicle
Brake Pedal
Which Brake system uses air to engage the brakes on the vehicle or trailer?
Air Brake System
A part designed with one or two pistons that move in towards the center, The part slides on pins allowing it to equally push and pull on the brake pads
Brake Caliper
A hydraulic cylinder with two pistons pushing equally outward when pressure is applied
Wheel Cylinder
This part amplifies the pressure created by pressing the brake pedal before it is sent to each wheel
Brake Booster
Which Brake system uses brake fluid to apply pressure to the brakes in most cars and trucks?
Hydraulic Brake System
Made from many metal shavings mixed with graphite which have great heat resistant properties. Used to apply pressure to a brake rotor.
Brake Pads
Two half moon shaped parts that are made up of copper, steel, iron and many other alloys with great heat resistant properties
Brake shoes
What type of fluid is used in a Hydraulic brake system?
Brake Fluid
Which Brake setup uses Pads and a Rotor in a Hydraulic brake system?
Disk Setup
Which part holds the pads on either side of the brake rotor
Brake Caliper
The brake shoes are held against this part by springs.
Baking Plate
These thin metal tubes carry the brake fluid from the master cylinder to each wheel
Brake Lines
Which Brake Setup uses A drum and shoes in a hydraulic brake system
Drum and Shoe brakes
What part of the vehicle does the rotor attach to before the wheel and tire are installed?
Wheel Hub
The drum is attached to this part while sliding over the two brake shoes before the wheel and tire are attached.
Wheel Hub
What is the specific title for brake fluid used in most vehicles today, There are two choices
Dot 3 or 4