Name: ________________________ Class: ___________________ Date: __________ ID: A

BRAKE SYSTEM INSTITUSTIONAL ASSESSMENT

True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false.

____ 1. DOT 4 is the brake fluid type most commonly used in conventional brake systems.
____ 2. Fully metallic linings require very high pedal pressure and tend to quickly wear out drums and rotors.
____ 3. Brake fluid must be able to flow freely at 500 degrees F (260 degrees C) and at –104 degrees F (–76 degrees
C).
____ 4. A brake fluid lamp will illuminate on the instrument panel if the fluid is contaminated and needs to be changed.
____ 5. Drum brake hardware includes return springs, holddown parts, and linkages.
____ 6. Parking brake mechanisms provide a hydraulic force to apply the brake shoes and keep the vehicle stationary.
____ 7. Both non-servo drum brake primary and secondary shoes are self energizing as the brakes are applied and the
vehicle is moving forward.
____ 8. A dust boot seal automatically adjusts caliper piston position.
____ 9. A rear disc/drum parking brake uses the inside of each rear wheel hub and rotor assembly as a parking brake
drum.
____ 10. Rear disc parking brakes have a mechanism that forces the pads against the rotor hydraulically.
____ 11. Disc brakes require more force than drum brakes to achieve the same braking effort.
____ 12. The automatic adjusting feature of disc brakes is active only when the brakes are applied and the vehicle is
moving backwards.
____ 13. When hydraulic pressure is diminished, the caliper piston seal functions as a return spring to retract the piston.
____ 14. A typical fixed caliper housing is designed with one caliper piston.
____ 15. A typical floating caliper housing is designed with one caliper piston.
____ 16. Water fade is caused by water-soaked brake linings acting like a lubricant and lowering the coefficient of
friction between the braking surfaces.
____ 17. Disc Brakes with holes or slots help dissipate heat and remove water more quickly.

Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

____ 18. The friction that is generated between a vehicle’s tires and the road when the vehicle is in a non-skidding state
is called:
a. Static c. Heat
b. Kinetic d. Resistive

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____ 19. The purpose of the master cylinder is to:

a. Generate the hydraulic pressure needed to apply the brake mechanisms
b. Automatically pump the brakes during panic stops
c. Supply mechanical force to the brake mechanisms
d. All of the above
____ 20. Which of the following can lead to brake hose failure?
a. Improperly matched fittings c. Heat and fluid contaminants
b. Stressing the hose during installation d. All of the above
____ 21. Which type of brake requires greater application force and is commonly used with power-boost units?
a. Drum c. Both A and B
b. Disc d. Neither A nor B
____ 22. Which of the following fluids should be used in brake systems?
a. Power steering fluid c. Transmission oil
b. Engine oil d. None of the above
____ 23. Dissipation of heat from the brake components is necessary to prevent brake:
a. Chatter c. Grab
b. Fade d. Shudder
____ 24. While discussing brake fluids, Technician A says hygroscopic brake fluid absorbs moisture from the air.
Technician B says DOT 3 brake fluid has a higher boiling point than DOT 4 fluid. Who is correct?
a. A only c. Both A and B
b. B only d. Neither A nor B
____ 25. While manually bleeding a brake system, Technician A loosens all the brake bleeder screws at the same time.
Technician B uses shop air to push the fluid and air through the lines and out the bleeder screws. Who is
correct?
a. A only c. Both A and B
b. B only d. Neither A nor B
____ 26. In a typical drum brake, which component provides a foundation for the brake shoes and associated hardware?
a. Backing plate c. Lining
b. Drum d. Wheel cylinder
____ 27. The function of the wheel cylinder is to:
a. Convert hydraulic pressure to a mechanical force at the drum brakes
b. Maintain correct shoe position and clearance
c. Prohibit the shoe from following the movement of the rotating drum
d. Provide the rubbing surface area for the linings
____ 28. Brake linings should be replaced when linings are:
a. Worn to within 1/32 inch (.794 mm) of a rivet head
b. Contaminated with oil or grease
c. Contaminated with brake fluid
d. All of the above
____ 29. Duo-servo drum brakes are also known as what type of brake assembly?
a. Leading-trailing brakes c. Non-servo brakes
b. Self-energizing brakes d. None of the above
____ 30. Backing plates, struts, levers, and other metal brake parts should be:
a. Dry-cleaned only
b. Wet-cleaned using an alcohol-based solvent
c. Wet-cleaned using mineral spirits
d. Wet-cleaned using water or a water-based solution

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____ 31. Technician A says brake linings are riveted to the brake shoes. Technician B says brake linings are bonded to
the brake shoes. Who is correct?
a. A only c. Both A and B
b. B only d. Neither A nor B
____ 32. Which of the following statements concerning brakes is not correct?
a. Disc brakes can handle more heat than drum brakes.
b. Drum brakes resist fading better than disc brakes.
c. Disc brakes stay in adjustment automatically.
d. Disc brakes work better during wet conditions than drum brakes.
____ 33. What prevents moisture from entering the cylinder bore?
a. The phenolic piston c. The splash shield
b. The caliper drag d. The dust boot
____ 34. Rotors are typically made from:
a. Aluminum c. Both A and B
b. Cast iron d. Neither A nor B
____ 35. Which of the following is not part of the disc brake system
a. Brake rotor c. Brake Shoe
b. Brake caliper d. Brake pad
____ 36. What is the purpose of the braking system?
a. The braking system is designed to cause c. The braking system is designed to
body dive. prevent you from driving to fast.
b. The braking system is designed to d. The braking system is designed to wear
decrease the speed of the vehicle. out in a short period time.
____ 37. Which of the following factors influence a vehicle's ability to brake effectively
a. Weight of the vehicle c. tire condition
b. Speed of the vehicle d. all of the above
____ 38. This type of force resists motion between two surfaces that are pressed together
a. contact c. friction
b. gravity d. momentum

Completion
Complete each sentence or statement.

39. Bleeding a hydraulic system involves removing ____________________ from the system.
40. Brake fluid is stored above the master cylinder in the ____________________.
41. Always keep master cylinder covers tightly sealed to prevent air, dirt, or ____________________ from
contaminating the fluid.
42. The ____________________ is a housing that contains the disc brake piston, seal, and boots.
43. The wheel ____________________ is a housing that contains the drum brake pistons, seals, and boots.

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BRAKE SYSTEM INSTITUSTIONAL ASSESSMENT

Answer Section

TRUE/FALSE

1. ANS: T
2. ANS: T
3. ANS: T
4. ANS: F
5. ANS: T
6. ANS: F
7. ANS: F
8. ANS: F
9. ANS: T
10. ANS: F
11. ANS: T
12. ANS: F
13. ANS: T
14. ANS: F
15. ANS: T
16. ANS: T
17. ANS: T

MULTIPLE CHOICE

18. ANS: B
19. ANS: A
20. ANS: D
21. ANS: B
22. ANS: D
23. ANS: B
24. ANS: A
25. ANS: D
26. ANS: A
27. ANS: A
28. ANS: D
29. ANS: B
30. ANS: D
31. ANS: C
32. ANS: B
33. ANS: D
34. ANS: B
35. ANS: C
36. ANS: B

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37. ANS: A
38. ANS: C

COMPLETION

39. ANS: Air

40. ANS: Reservoir
41. ANS: Moisture
42. ANS: Caliper
43. ANS: Cylinder