Disk Brakes
What is the difference between a fixed and floating caliper?
Fixed must have more than one piston and floating must have at least one piston.
What part helps bleed the brakes and where is it located?
What are the two main categories of bearings?
Friction and Anti-Friction
What type of transmission uses a flywheel?
Manual
What part of the crankshaft do the connecting rods connect to?
Rod Journal
What is the purpose of a square cut o-ring?
To spring back or return the piston to its starting position.
What is a master cylinder with two pistons called?
Tandem Master Cylinder
What pattern is used to torque wheel lug nuts?
Star
What fluid goes into a manual transmission most of the time?
Gear oil
What are the sides of the piston called?
Skirt
What is meant by coefficient of friction?
Measurement of friction between two materials
What does a metering valve do?
Overcomes spring pressure to prevent rear wheel lock up.
Name the parts of the tapered bearing.
Where does the kinetic energy of a transmission output shaft go when it leaves the transmission?
The rest of the drive train
What are two names for a piston pin?
Gudgeon and wrist
Where is the code for friction written for a disk brake system?
At the edge of the brake pad material
What noise is caused by dusty brakes in the drum?
Groaning
Is a sealed bearing serviceable?
No
What color is ATF?
Red
What is the name of the part of the crankshaft that sits in the bearings of the saddles of the block?
Main Bearing Journals
What type of fitting connects the caliper to the brake feeder line?
Banjo
What type of brake fittings are used on an American vehicle?
Inverted Flare/SAE
What type of rollers do friction bearings have?
None
What sits in the automatic transmission bell housing?
Fluid Coupling
Name the parts of the overhead valve train.
Cam Lobe, Lifter, Push Rod, Rocker Arm, Valve