Brakes

Brakes

1. List two types of brake systems:

- Disk brakes and Drum brakes….

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2. What is hydraulics?

- The science of liquids under pressure. Liquids can not be compressed. Perfect for brakes as well as other applications, such as hydraulic lifters.

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3. List the main automotive brake parts.

- Linings, drums or rotors, brake fluid, master cylinder, wheel cylinders, or calipers, hydraulic lines.

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4. Explain what a brake booster does?

- Assists the driver by increasing the force applied by the master cylinder when the brake is opperated.

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5. What does ABS stand for?

- Anti-lock braking system

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6. List three main parts of the ABS brake system:

- ECU, wheel speed sensors and hydraulic modulator…

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7. How are disc brakes adjusted?

- Disc brakes are adjusted by the movement of the rotors.

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8. What do you do first, to remove a rotor?

- You have to remove the caliper first.

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9. What happens if you step on the brake pedal when the brake system is apart?

- Never do this, it will damage the calipers and wheel cylinders.

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10. When checking brakes, what do you look for?

- Look for lining thickness and leaks.

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11. How full do you fill the plastic container on top of the master cylinder?

- To the full line after the brake job is done.

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12.What is done in a basic brake job?

- Rotors and drums are replaced or resurfaced and the linings are replaced.

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13. How and why do you check the brakes?

- If you hear a noise when applying the brakes, you should remove the wheels to inspect the brakes.

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14.After replacing brakes on a wheel, what is the first thing you do before working on the next wheel and before the vehicle is moved?

- Pump the brakes until they feel solid.