brake fluid
general brake diagnosis and procedures
drum brakes
more drum brakes
acronyms
100

hydraulic system components and brake fluid should not come in contact with.

****test related****

water/ moisture/ grease/ oil

all acceptable

100

An out of round brake drum or a warped brake rotor can cause.***test related*** !!!double jeopardy!!!

pulsation/shake/grab

100

what tool is used to adjust the brake shoes before the brake drum is installed. ***test related***

Shoe set Gauge. Brake shoe gauge.

100

True or False ***test related***

The inability to dissipate heat as much as disc brakes is one of the reasons disc brakes has replaced drum brakes on the front of most late model vehicles.

True

100

ABS

Anti Lock Brakes

200

All brake fluids are _________ and should be stored properly. something absorbs and retains moisture easily, especially from the air. 

hygroscopic

200

What should be used to clean brake dust from components on the vehicle.***test related***

OSHA approved brake washer. Soapy Water is acceptable.

200

Brake drums are made out of this material.***test related***

Cast iron

200

Larger heaver vehicles and trucks use this type of drum brake system.***test related***

duo servo

200

DOT

Department Of Transportation

300

True or False?

Any brake lining soaked in brake fluid from a leak should be cleaned with brake cleaner or OSHA approved brake wash solvent and reused. **** test related****


False.

Brake lining should NOT be reused if soaked in brake fluid that shoe has been compromised and is no longer usable

300

After resurfacing brake drums or brake rotors the should be cleaned with ***test related***

soapy water and/or lint free cloth

300

the function of a drum brake wheel cylinder is to_______. ***test related***

!!!double jeopardy!!!


convert hydraulic pressure to a mechanicial force at the drum brake

300

non servo type drum brakes are normally found on _________. ****test related****

small light weight vehicles

300

DTC

Diagnostic Trouble Code

400

Before test driving any car you should first check the ________ in the ________ and depress the brake pedal to make sure there is adequate pedal reserve.

!!!!Double Jeopardy!!!!2 part question must have both correct. ***test related****

Brake fluid / Master Cylinder or reservoir

400

A clicking noise is herd when the brakes are applied the likely cause is ***test related***

play in the attachment of the pad or shoe. improper installation or damaged hard ware is acceptable

400

This should be done to remove a brake drum that cannot be removed past the wear ridge of drum and the edge of the shoe. This should be done when a drum is being installed but will fit onto the brake shoes.***test related***

manually adjust the drum brake adjuster star wheel.

400

True or False. ***test related***

Out of round brake drums could cause brake pedal pulsation and/or cause a brake grab.

True

400

OBD

On Board Diagnostic

I.E. obd2 or OBD1

500

A hydraulics law created 300 years ago. Describing fluid mechanics was created by _________.

Blaise Pascal/pascals law

500

the dust cap, cotter pin, castle nut, thrust washer, and outer wheel bearing must be removed before you can remove________. ***test related***

a (non driven brake drum), or a brake rotor with a hub assembly

500

This should be done if a brake drum has a hard/hot spot. ***test related***

replaced, install a new drum.

drum brake hard spots and not machinable. the drum brake material has been compromised

500

Two ways brake linings are fastened/made to the brake shoes are. ***test related***

riveted or bonded

500

OSHA

!!!!!Double jeopardy!!!!!

Occupational Safety and Health Administration