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Disc brakes are replaceable friction material called - ✔✔Linings
Drum brakes use replaceable friction material called - ✔✔linings
Tech A says power assisted brake reduces stopping distances compared with a
nonpower assisted brake sysrem
Tech B says that the power assisted brake system reduces force that the driver must
excert on the brake pedal. - ✔✔Tech B
What is the color of the antilock brake system ABS warning lamp - ✔✔Amber
The FMVSS 135 standards determine - ✔✔The performance of the braking system
An owner of a vehicle equipped with ABS brakes complained that whenever he tried to
stop on icy or slippery roads, the brake pedal would pulse up and down rapidly.
Technician A says that this is normal for many ABS units. Technician B says that the
ABS unit is malfunctioning. Which technician is correct? - ✔✔Technician A only
Electric adjustable pedals operate - ✔✔Both the accelerator and brake pedal
All of the following are specified by the FMVSS 135 execept - ✔✔Brake noise levels
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What is the purpose of any brake repair - ✔✔Restore like-new performance
Which greek letter is used to represent the coeffient of friction - ✔✔MU
The amount of asbestos in brake friction material is being resistricted because - ✔✔It is
a health hazard
What type of binder is used in all brake friction materials - ✔✔Phenolic resin
Brake pads and linings that use synthetic material such as aramid fibers instead of steel
are usually refered to as - ✔✔Nao nas ceramic any of these
What can the driver do to reduce the possibility of brake fade caused by heat - ✔✔Select
a lower transmission gear
Brake fade can occur due to - ✔✔Mechanical fade gas fade water fade any of the above
Why is copper being reduce in brake friction materails. - ✔✔It can affect life in rivers
and streams
The lowest level of copper in brake friction material is shown on the leaf mark as -
✔✔Three leafs
Disc brake pads can reach temperatures as high as - ✔✔1800
The rear wheels lock up during hard braking. Tech A says that a defective metering
valve could be the cause. Tech B says that a defective proportioning valve could be the
cause. Which tech is correct? - ✔✔Technician B only
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A combination valve could include - ✔✔Any of the above depending on the make and
model of the vehicle
Which one of these sends an electrical to anti lock brake control module - ✔✔Brake
pedal position sensor
Tech A says that the red brake waring light can be turned on if a difference in pressure
is detected by the pressure-differential switch. Tech B says that the red brake warning
light can be turned on if the brake fluid level sensor detected low brake fluid level.
Which tech is correct? - ✔✔Both Technicians A and B
Which type of vehicles most often do not use metering valves - ✔✔front wheel drive
The button on the valve should be held when pressure bleeding the brakes -
✔✔Metering
The type of brake fluid most often recommended by vehicle manufacturers is ________.
- ✔✔DOT 3
Which of the following is not a characteristic of conventional brake fluid - ✔✔Lasts the
lifetime of the vehicle unless there is a leak
Technician A says that DOT 5 brake fluid can be added to DOT 3 brake fluid. Tech B
says that it is wise to pusrchase brake fluid in metal rather than plastic containers. -
✔✔Tech B
As brake fluid ages, what happens? - ✔✔The boiling temperature decreases
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