Brake Basics
Which end of the does more braking?
What is the front?
What device pulses the brakes when ABS is active?
What is the ABS modulator (or hydraulic control unit)?
Name one cause of brake squeal.
What is glazed pads?
What’s one condition that causes a low brake pedal?
What is air in the brake lines?
Identify the master cylinder on this diagram.
Why does the front of the car do more braking?
What is weight transfer during deceleration?
True or False: If the Brake warning light is on, there is a problem with the ABS system.
What is false?
Name another cause of brake squeal.
What is missing anti-rattle clips (or worn pads, rust, etc.)?
What does it mean if the brake pedal sinks under pressure?
What is a leak or faulty master cylinder?
Identify the brake pedal.
What is the function of the master cylinder?
What is to convert pedal pressure into hydraulic pressure?
What should you do if you encounter a faulty caliper or piston?
What is replace it?
What can cause pulsation in the brake pedal?
What is warped rotors?
What should you do if you see fluid near the wheel?
What is inspect for a leaking caliper or hose?
Identify the caliper.
Name the two types of brake calipers.
What are floating and fixed?
Why should you support the caliper with wire or a zip tie during removal?
What is to avoid stressing the brake hose/line?
What can cause a steering wheel to shimmy during braking?
What is uneven rotor thickness?
What system helps prevent wheel lockup during hard braking?
What is ABS?
Identfiy the ABS module / EBCM
What releases the brakes when you let off the pedal on a disc brake system?
What is the caliper piston square cut o-ring flexing back?
What happens if you let the caliper hang by the brake hose?
What is potential damage to the brake line or fittings?
What might cause both pulsation and shimmy?
What is rotor runout or improper torque?
What component helps control pressure to individual wheels in ABS?
What is the electronic braking control modulator (or ABS modulator)
Identify the brake lines
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