Brake Fuid
Drum Brakes
Disc Brakes
Misc
100
Name two characteristics of DOT tpye 3/4 brake fluid
- Glycol based - Absorbs water (lowers boiling point)
100
The wheel cylinder is part of the Drum brakes or Disc brakes?
Drum
100
Disc Brakes slow the rotation of the wheel by?
Friction
100
What is the enemy of the breaking system?
Heat
200
Name 2 characteristics of DOT 5 Brake fluid
- Silicon Based - Does not absorb water
200
What is Duo Servo?
Self energizing
200
How many pistons does Floating and Sliding Calipers have?
Has 1 piston These calipers are found on 90% of all cars
200
What is the type of energy required to keep object in motion?
Kinetic
300
Brake fluid is part of what Brake component system
Hydraulic System
300
Name at least 5 parts of the Drum brakes
Shoes Return Springs Hold Down Springs Adjuster E-Brake cable Strut Wheel Cylinder
300
What is a Fixed caliper?
Fixed - caliper body does not move More expensive A piston is found on both sides
300
What is the name of the cylinder being controlled?
Slav cylinder
400
What are the differences between brake fluid DOT 3/4 and 5
DOT 3 & DOT 4 - Glycol based - Absorbs water (lowers boiling point) DOT 5 - Racing Type - Not street legal - Silicon Based - Does not absorb water
400
What is Non servo?
Shoes don't energize each other
400
Name at least 4 advantages of Disc Brakes
Self adjusting Self cleaning Easier to inspect and work on Lighter Dissipate Heat better - cool down faster Perform better
400
What is the name of the brake component that uses vacuum power to assist in braking?
Brake power Booster
500
Brake fluid has to be?
Hydroscopic
500
Name at least 4 disadvantages of the drum brakes
Heavier Harder to inspect and clean Problems with performance Harder to work on Poor heat release
500
Name at least 4 parts of the disc brakes
Brake disc Brake pad Caliper Bleed valve Piston Housing Slide pin Ventilation slots
500
What are the 2 types of divisions for braking force?
Longitudinal Diagonal
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