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CHAPTER 101 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS
What part causes the disc brake caliper piston to retract when the brakes are released? - ANSWER ✔✔-
Square cut O ring
Two technicians are discussing the reason that the brake fluid level in the master cylinder drops.
Technician A says that it may be normal due to the wear of the disc brake pads. Technician B says that a
low brake fluid level may indicate a hydraulic leak somewhere in the system. Which technician is correct?
- ANSWER ✔✔-Both Technicians A and B
Two technicians are discussing a floating-type disc brake caliper. Technician A says that if the caliper
slides are corroded, one pad may wear more than the other pad on the same wheel brake. Technician B
says that if a caliper slide is corroded, reduced braking may occur. Which technician is correct? -
ANSWER ✔✔-Both Technicians A and B
Technician A says that disc brakes are self-adjusting and the brake pedal height should not become lower
as the disc brake pads wear. Technician B says that as the disc brake pads wear, the level of brake fluid in
the master cylinder reservoir drops. Which technician is correct? - ANSWER ✔✔-Both Technicians A and
B
Which type of disc brake caliper may leak brake fluid more often - ANSWER ✔✔-Fixed
A quick-take-up master cylinder is required when what type of caliper design is used on a vehicle? -
ANSWER ✔✔-Low-drag
Technician A says that all vehicles equipped with rear disc brakes use a parking brake that is integrated
in the caliper. Technician B says that all vehicles equipped with rear disc brakes use a small drum brake
Created by Katelyn Whitman © 2025, All Rights Reserved.
CHAPTER 101 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS
What part causes the disc brake caliper piston to retract when the brakes are released? - ANSWER ✔✔-
Square cut O ring
Two technicians are discussing the reason that the brake fluid level in the master cylinder drops.
Technician A says that it may be normal due to the wear of the disc brake pads. Technician B says that a
low brake fluid level may indicate a hydraulic leak somewhere in the system. Which technician is correct?
- ANSWER ✔✔-Both Technicians A and B
Two technicians are discussing a floating-type disc brake caliper. Technician A says that if the caliper
slides are corroded, one pad may wear more than the other pad on the same wheel brake. Technician B
says that if a caliper slide is corroded, reduced braking may occur. Which technician is correct? -
ANSWER ✔✔-Both Technicians A and B
Technician A says that disc brakes are self-adjusting and the brake pedal height should not become lower
as the disc brake pads wear. Technician B says that as the disc brake pads wear, the level of brake fluid in
the master cylinder reservoir drops. Which technician is correct? - ANSWER ✔✔-Both Technicians A and
B
Which type of disc brake caliper may leak brake fluid more often - ANSWER ✔✔-Fixed
A quick-take-up master cylinder is required when what type of caliper design is used on a vehicle? -
ANSWER ✔✔-Low-drag
Technician A says that all vehicles equipped with rear disc brakes use a parking brake that is integrated
in the caliper. Technician B says that all vehicles equipped with rear disc brakes use a small drum brake
Created by Katelyn Whitman © 2025, All Rights Reserved.
