"Friction" Between Us
This material was commonly used in brake pads and is designed to withstand high temperatures and is virtually indestructible?
What is Asbestos
This law states that the pressure applied to a confined fluid is transmitted undiminished in all directions.
What is Pascal's Law
This component converts hydraulic pressure into mechanical force to push the brake pads against the rotor.
What is a brake caliper?
This should be used when working under a vehicle to ensure it cannot roll or move unexpectedly.
What is a wheel chock?
This component spins along with the wheel and is clamped by the brake caliper to stop the vehicle.
What is a brake rotor?
This is the primary function of brake fluid in a vehicle's braking system.
What is "transfer hydraulic pressure from the brake pedal to the brake components"?
It changes electrical energy into mechanical force to turn an engine's flywheel.
What is a starter?
The force that resists the relative motion of two surfaces in contact and is crucial for stopping a vehicle.
What is Friction?
This component is connected to the brake pedal and converts the mechanical force from your foot into hydraulic pressure.
What is the "master cylinder"?
This part of the brake system amplifies the force applied by the driver to the brake pedal.
What is a brake booster?
This piece of personal protective equipment should always be worn when working with the bench grinder in the lab.
What is a face shield?
These components are essential in the drivetrain and rotate to drive the vehicle’s wheels.
What are axles?
This synthetic brake fluid is often used in high-performance or racing applications.
What is "DOT 5 brake fluid"?
This component converts mechanical force into electrical energy used to power a vehicle.
What is an alternator?
This type of brake system uses calipers to squeeze pairs of pads against a disc, creating friction.
What is disc brakes?
This law states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction, essential in brake system design
What is Newton's Third Law of Motion?
This component stores brake fluid and ensures a constant supply to the master cylinder.
What is a brake fluid reservoir?
Before starting work on a vehicle's electrical system, this must be disconnected to prevent shock or fire.
What is the battery?
These parts in a brake system need to spin freely to reduce wear and ensure efficient braking.
What are wheel bearings?
Brake fluid that absorbs moisture from the air over time can cause this to drop, making the brakes less effective.
What is "the boiling point"?
Converts a chemical reaction into electrical energy.
What is a battery?
This happens when the surface of a brake pad becomes too smooth, reducing its effectiveness.
What is glazing?
This scientific law explains why a car's momentum increases as it speeds up, requiring more braking force to stop.
What is Newton's Second Law of Motion?
This part of the brake system converts hydraulic pressure into mechanical force to move the brake shoes.
What is a wheel cylinder?
This should be done after lifting the vehicle a few inches off the ground to ensure stability and balance.
What is the "Shake" check/test?
These "parts" of the brake system presses against the brake drum to slow the vehicle down.
What are brake shoes?
This is the easiest way to identify the "correct" type of brake fluid to use depending on your vehicle.
What is the master cylinder cap?
This is energy in liquid form.
What is gasoline?
This phenomenon occurs when the brake pads produce excessive heat, causing them to lose friction temporarily.
What is Brake Fade?
This law is key to understanding why a car’s brake lights activate when the brake pedal is pressed.
What is Ohm's Law?
This system component uses electronic sensors to adjust braking force and improve vehicle stability.
What is electronic brake-force distribution (EBD)?
Always ensure "these" are locked in place after raising then lowering the vehicle to prevent it from accidentally falling.
What are safety locks?
This component in a vehicle's drivetrain rotates to transfer power from the engine to the wheels.
What is a drive shaft?
This was the first mass-produced car with hydraulic brakes.
What is the Duesenberg Model A?
This is the "Energy" of motion converted into heat.
What is kinetic energy?
This type of brake pad material offers high friction levels but can be noisy and cause more rotor wear.
What are semi-metallic or metallic brake pads?
This law describes how the energy required to stop a vehicle increases with the square of its speed.
What is the Law of Kinetic Energy?
This part of the brake system is adjusted to ensure the brake shoes remain close to the drum.
What is a brake adjuster or star adjuster?
"These" must be used to properly position the lift arms under the vehicle to safely lift it.
What are manufacturer’s recommended lifting points?
This changes linear movement, up and down, to rotational movement in an internal combustion engine.
What is a crankshaft?
This is a characteristic of brake fluid that is essential for preventing air bubbles and ensuring consistent braking performance.
What is "highly compressible"?
Transforms rotational motion into linear motion actuating rocker arms and valves.
What is a camshaft?