brake fluid
more about brake fluid
master cylinders and brake boosters
brake boosters, brake lines, and hoses
proportioning valves, brake principals and procedures
100

All brake fluid is _________ - this means they absorb water/moisture. !!!test related!!! double jeopardy

hygroscopic

100

This is the most commonly used brake fluid for most vehicles

DOT3

100

these are material 2 materials are brake master cylinder made of. both required !!! test related !!!

cast iron or aluminum 

100

what type of brake booster can use a external vacuum pump or engine vacuum to operate. !!!test related!!!

double jeopardy

vacuum assisted brake booster

100

dissipation of heat from the brake components is necessary to prevent _________?!!!test related!!!

brake fade

200

the brake fluid will NOT drop significantly when this part of the brake system wears down. !!!test related!!!

drum brakes/brake shoes/brake drum

all acceptable

200

This is the color of brake fluid. !!!test related!!!

clear/amber

200

where is the brake light (stop light) switch located or mounted on modern late model vehicles. !!! test related!!!

on a bracket above the brake pedal

200

brake hoses are made of?

rubber

200

the upward movement of the rear suspension opens the _______. !!!test related!!!

height sensing proportioning valve

300

translucent/see through brake fluid reservoirs eliminated the need to remove the cap during a complete brake inspection. TRUE or FALSE. !!!test related!!!

FALSE

300

This happens when the brake fluid absorbs moisture.!!!test related!!! double jeopardy

The boiling point is lowered/drops

300

master cylinders are NOT typically overhauled: they are replaced with ______ or ______. Both required. !!! test related!!!

new or rebuilt

300

brake lines are made of? !!!test related!!!

double wall steel tubing

300

organic friction material is ________ than semi metallic friction materials. !!!test related!!!

quieter than

400

this is recommended by the manufacturers at or around 60,000 miles for normal operation.!!!test related!!!

changing brake fluid/flushing brake fluid.

both acceptable

400

All manufacturers recommend a specific procedure when bleeding brakes. TRUE or FALSE. !!!test related!!!

TRUE

400

An aluminum master cylinder has a anodized aluminum bore, is also called a composite master cylinder, and has a ______  _______. !!! test related!!!

plastic reservoir

400

this is the most likely cause of brake hose failure. !!! test related!!! double jeopardy

stressing of the hose during installation or during service.

400

the proportioning valve reduces fluid pressure to _______.!!!test related!!!

the rear brakes during hard braking

500

This caused the reservoir cap seal to become deteriorated, swollen, or disintegrated. !!!test related!!!

petroleum-based lubricants contaminated brake fluid

500

_______friction is generated between the pads and rotors when the vehicle is descending/braking down a hill.!!!test related!!!

kinetic

500

the purpose of a master cylinder is to _______________________________________.!!!test related!!!

generate hydraulic pressure.

500

what type of power-assist unit uses pressure developed by an external pump, such as a power steering pump? !!!test related!!!

hydraulic assist. hydraboost acceptable

500

the size and material composition of brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums and other components is based on. what is the deciding factors.!!!test related!!! 2 answers required

the weight and top speed. both required 

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