Aumt Brake Final Exam (chapter 47-49) Questions Part 3 Questions with
Correct Answers
Question 1:
Tech A says that parking brakes on drum brake vehicles use separate brake shoes for backup in
an emergency. Tech B says that parking brakes on drum brake vehicles mechanically operate
the standard drum brake shoes. Who iscorrect?
Answer:
Tech B
Question 2:
Which of these drum brake systems uses servo action in both directions?
Answer:
Duo-servo drum brake systems
Question 3:
Tech A says that brake shoe linings saturated with brake fluid from a leaky wheel cylinder can
be cleaned with brake cleaner and reused as long as they aren't worn out. Tech B says that
brake shoes should be replaced in axle sets. Who is correct?
Answer:
Tech B
Question 4:
Tech A says that a metal-on-metal grinding noise in drum brakes generally requires replacing
the brake shoes and resurfacing or replacing the drums. Tech B says that one way to help
identify whether a problem is coming from the front or rear brakes is to test-drive the vehicle in
a safe place at a relatively low speed and lightly apply the parking brake. Who is correct?
both A and B
Tech A says that most brake drums are designed to be machined if minor surface issues are
present. Tech B says that brake drums can be reused if they are machined larger than
specifications, as long as the surface is smooth. Who is correct?
Answer:
Tech A
,Question 5:
All of the following statements with respect to a wheel cylinder and piston are true EXCEPT: It is
standard practice to hone out deep pits in the wheel cylinder bore.
The component of the drum brake system attached to the backing plate is the:
Answer:
wheel cylinder
Question 6:
Tech A says to use an air hose to clean the backing plate of dust and contamination. Tech B says
to use a water-based cleaning solution to clean the backing plate of dust and contamination.
Who is correct?
Answer:
Tech B
Question 7:
Among the tools used to diagnose and repair drum brake systems, the wheel cylinder piston
clamp is used to:
Answer:
hold the pistons in the wheel cylinder while the brake shoes are removed.
Question 8:
Choose the correct statement:
Answer:
The backing plate has holes stamped in it.
Question 9:
Tech A says that duo-servo brake shoes are only anchored on the top. Tech B says that
duo-servo brakes typically use single-piston wheel cylinders. Who is correct?
Answer:
Tech A
Question 10:
Tech A says that both secondary shoes should be installed on the passenger side of the vehicle.
Tech B says that the lining on the primary shoe is typically shorter in length than the lining on
, the secondary shoe. Who is correct?
Answer:
Tech B
Question 11:
When the driver releases the brake pedal, the brake shoes are withdrawn by the:
Answer:
return spring
Question 12:
Which of the following brake tools is used to adjust brake shoes when the drum is installed?
brake spoon
Tech A says that when performing a brake job on the rear axle of an older vehicle, inspection
finds brake
Answer:
both A and B
Question 13:
fluid under the dust boot; the wheel cylinder should be replaced. Tech B says thatwhen a drum
brake return spring has failed, springs on both rear wheels need to be replaced. Who is
correct?fluid under the dust boot; the wheel cylinder should be replaced. Tech B says thatwhen
a drum brake return spring has failed, springs on both rear wheels need to be replaced. Who is
correct? fluid under the dust boot; the wheel cylinder should be replaced. Tech B says that
when a drum brake return spring has failed, springs on both rear wheels need to be replaced.
Who is correct? fluid under the dust boot; the wheel cylinder should be replaced. Tech B says
that when a drum brake return spring has failed, springs on both rear wheels need to be
replaced. Who is correct? Tech A says that riveted lining is usually for heavy-duty or
high-performance vehicles. Tech B says that bonded lining is glued to the metal brake shoe.
Who is correct?
Answer:
Both A and B
Question 14:
Choose the correct statement:
Answer:
Riveted linings are used on heavier duty or high-performance vehicles.
Correct Answers
Question 1:
Tech A says that parking brakes on drum brake vehicles use separate brake shoes for backup in
an emergency. Tech B says that parking brakes on drum brake vehicles mechanically operate
the standard drum brake shoes. Who iscorrect?
Answer:
Tech B
Question 2:
Which of these drum brake systems uses servo action in both directions?
Answer:
Duo-servo drum brake systems
Question 3:
Tech A says that brake shoe linings saturated with brake fluid from a leaky wheel cylinder can
be cleaned with brake cleaner and reused as long as they aren't worn out. Tech B says that
brake shoes should be replaced in axle sets. Who is correct?
Answer:
Tech B
Question 4:
Tech A says that a metal-on-metal grinding noise in drum brakes generally requires replacing
the brake shoes and resurfacing or replacing the drums. Tech B says that one way to help
identify whether a problem is coming from the front or rear brakes is to test-drive the vehicle in
a safe place at a relatively low speed and lightly apply the parking brake. Who is correct?
both A and B
Tech A says that most brake drums are designed to be machined if minor surface issues are
present. Tech B says that brake drums can be reused if they are machined larger than
specifications, as long as the surface is smooth. Who is correct?
Answer:
Tech A
,Question 5:
All of the following statements with respect to a wheel cylinder and piston are true EXCEPT: It is
standard practice to hone out deep pits in the wheel cylinder bore.
The component of the drum brake system attached to the backing plate is the:
Answer:
wheel cylinder
Question 6:
Tech A says to use an air hose to clean the backing plate of dust and contamination. Tech B says
to use a water-based cleaning solution to clean the backing plate of dust and contamination.
Who is correct?
Answer:
Tech B
Question 7:
Among the tools used to diagnose and repair drum brake systems, the wheel cylinder piston
clamp is used to:
Answer:
hold the pistons in the wheel cylinder while the brake shoes are removed.
Question 8:
Choose the correct statement:
Answer:
The backing plate has holes stamped in it.
Question 9:
Tech A says that duo-servo brake shoes are only anchored on the top. Tech B says that
duo-servo brakes typically use single-piston wheel cylinders. Who is correct?
Answer:
Tech A
Question 10:
Tech A says that both secondary shoes should be installed on the passenger side of the vehicle.
Tech B says that the lining on the primary shoe is typically shorter in length than the lining on
, the secondary shoe. Who is correct?
Answer:
Tech B
Question 11:
When the driver releases the brake pedal, the brake shoes are withdrawn by the:
Answer:
return spring
Question 12:
Which of the following brake tools is used to adjust brake shoes when the drum is installed?
brake spoon
Tech A says that when performing a brake job on the rear axle of an older vehicle, inspection
finds brake
Answer:
both A and B
Question 13:
fluid under the dust boot; the wheel cylinder should be replaced. Tech B says thatwhen a drum
brake return spring has failed, springs on both rear wheels need to be replaced. Who is
correct?fluid under the dust boot; the wheel cylinder should be replaced. Tech B says thatwhen
a drum brake return spring has failed, springs on both rear wheels need to be replaced. Who is
correct? fluid under the dust boot; the wheel cylinder should be replaced. Tech B says that
when a drum brake return spring has failed, springs on both rear wheels need to be replaced.
Who is correct? fluid under the dust boot; the wheel cylinder should be replaced. Tech B says
that when a drum brake return spring has failed, springs on both rear wheels need to be
replaced. Who is correct? Tech A says that riveted lining is usually for heavy-duty or
high-performance vehicles. Tech B says that bonded lining is glued to the metal brake shoe.
Who is correct?
Answer:
Both A and B
Question 14:
Choose the correct statement:
Answer:
Riveted linings are used on heavier duty or high-performance vehicles.
