CDX - Chapter 47: Drum Brake Systems/ 67
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Tech A states that is not required for the technician to take the customer on the test drive when
diagnosing drum brake problems. Tech B states that during the test drive, one should find a safe
place to operate the brakes at a variety of speeds with a variety of brake pedal pressures. Who
is correct? - Answer: Tech B
_____ is used to adjust brake shoes when the drum is installed. - Answer: Brake spoon
When removing a hubless brake drum, it may be necessary to use a(n) _____ hammer to
hammer on the drum between the lug studs. - Answer: Ball peen
If you are reusing the wheel cylinder, make sure the bleeder screw can be opened. - Answer:
True
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, 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 over specifications, as
long as the surface is smooth. Who is correct? - Answer: Tech A
Which of the following brake tools is used to adjust brake shoes when the drum is installed? -
Answer: Brake spoon
Tech A says that since the front shoe multiplies the force applying the rear shoe, the front shoe
does more of the braking work. Tech B says that if the linings were the same length front to rear,
then the rear one would wear out much faster. Who is correct? - Answer: Tech B
Tech A says that a brake spoon is used to adjust brake shoes when the drum is installed. Tech B
says that a brake hold-down spring tool is used to remove and install hold-down springs. Who is
correct? - Answer: Both Techs A and B
The pistons within each wheel cylinder are forced outward by the hydraulic pressure and apply
force to the brake shoes, forcing them into each rotating drum. - Answer: True
Which of these drum brake systems uses servo action in both directions? - Answer: Duo-servo
drum brake systems
True or False. The bleeder screw is a hollow screw. It has a taper on the end that mates with a
matching tapered seat in the wheel cylinder. - Answer: True
Wheel cylinders typically contain which of the following? - Answer: Both A and B
The primary shoe goes toward the rear of the vehicle, and the secondary shoe goes toward the
front of the vehicle. - Answer: False
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Q&A/ Already Graded A+
Tech A states that is not required for the technician to take the customer on the test drive when
diagnosing drum brake problems. Tech B states that during the test drive, one should find a safe
place to operate the brakes at a variety of speeds with a variety of brake pedal pressures. Who
is correct? - Answer: Tech B
_____ is used to adjust brake shoes when the drum is installed. - Answer: Brake spoon
When removing a hubless brake drum, it may be necessary to use a(n) _____ hammer to
hammer on the drum between the lug studs. - Answer: Ball peen
If you are reusing the wheel cylinder, make sure the bleeder screw can be opened. - Answer:
True
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, 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 over specifications, as
long as the surface is smooth. Who is correct? - Answer: Tech A
Which of the following brake tools is used to adjust brake shoes when the drum is installed? -
Answer: Brake spoon
Tech A says that since the front shoe multiplies the force applying the rear shoe, the front shoe
does more of the braking work. Tech B says that if the linings were the same length front to rear,
then the rear one would wear out much faster. Who is correct? - Answer: Tech B
Tech A says that a brake spoon is used to adjust brake shoes when the drum is installed. Tech B
says that a brake hold-down spring tool is used to remove and install hold-down springs. Who is
correct? - Answer: Both Techs A and B
The pistons within each wheel cylinder are forced outward by the hydraulic pressure and apply
force to the brake shoes, forcing them into each rotating drum. - Answer: True
Which of these drum brake systems uses servo action in both directions? - Answer: Duo-servo
drum brake systems
True or False. The bleeder screw is a hollow screw. It has a taper on the end that mates with a
matching tapered seat in the wheel cylinder. - Answer: True
Wheel cylinders typically contain which of the following? - Answer: Both A and B
The primary shoe goes toward the rear of the vehicle, and the secondary shoe goes toward the
front of the vehicle. - Answer: False
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