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AUMT 1310.23101 Automotive Brake Systems Exam 2

True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false.
 

 1. 

Under warranty, machining brake rotors and drums on a bench mounted brake lathe is an accepted practice.
 

 2. 

“Hub Face” runout does not effect the lateral runout of a brake rotor.
 

 3. 

The faster a wheel rotates, the higher the frequency produced by a wheel speed sensor.
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 4. 

What procedure must be performed before installing a new brake master cylinder?
a.
vacuum booster pushrod adjustment
b.
bench bleeding of master cylinder
c.
master cylinder piston travel measurment
d.
all of the above are correct
 

 5. 

Which of the following conditions regarding the brake master cylinder is considered normal?
a.
brake reservior cap/diaphram is swelled and soft
c.
wetness is present on booster below master cylinder
b.
brake lines at master cylinder are slightly wet with fluid
d.
all of the above are correct
 

 6. 

Technician A says that when using the ProCut on car brake lathe, if the “ready to cut” light is illuminated the lateral runout of the machine is <.001”. Technician B says that if the “ready to cut” and “optimum” lights are illuminated the lateral runout of the machine is <.001”.
Who is correct?
a.
A only
c.
Both A and B
b.
B only
d.
Neither A nor B
 

 7. 

What condition could lead to excessive rotor thickness variation?
a.
excessive hub face runout
c.
incorrect wheel torque procedure
b.
excessive rotor lateral runout
d.
all of the above are correct
 

 8. 

A braking system stops a vehicle by changing the vehicle’s ______________ into ________________.
a.
kenetic engergy, potential energy
c.
potential energy, heat energy
b.
kenetic energy, heat energy
d.
heat energy, kenetic energy
 

 9. 

Which of the following occurs as the amount of moisture in the brake fluid increases?
a.
the brake fluid turns yellow
c.
the brake fluid boiling point decreases
b.
the brake fluid boiling point increases
d.
the brake fluid loses its color.
 

 10. 

A diagonally split brake system refers to a system that is a:
a.
dual master cylinder system which is devided front to rear.
b.
dual master cylinder system which has each front brake connected to the opposite rear brake.
c.
single master cylinder which is devided side to side
d.
none of the above are correct
 

 11. 

Technician A says that vacuum boosters have two sealed chambers divided by a diaphragm. Technician B says that when the brakes are applied a vacuum booster has an electronically controlled vacuum port that opens to the outside atmosphere. Who is correct? 
a.
A only
c.
Both A and B
b.
B only
d.
Niether A nor B
 

 12. 

The most common source of brake pedal pulsation is ______________.
a.
warped rotors
c.
loose wheel bearings
b.
thickness variation
d.
loose brake pad material
 

 13. 

Fluid leaking from a wheel cylinder or caliper piston dust boot indicates that the dust boot is leaking internally.
a.
True
b.
False
 

 14. 

Which of the following statements apply to servicing a vehicle with contaminated brake pads?
a.
Contaminated pads should be sanded.
b.
Find the cause of the contamination and replace the brake pads
c.
Clean the pads using brake cleaner
d.
Clean the pads using soap and water
 

 15. 

Which of the following scenarios would you most likely bleed the brake system?
a.
after replacing the brake pads
c.
after cutting a rotor
b.
after replacing a drum
d.
after replacing a caliper
 

 16. 

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Hydro-Boost braking system?
a.
the power steering pump provides the hydraulic pressure
b.
the power steering pump circulates hydraulic fluid at maximum pressure
c.
the booster cylinder bleed valve is open when the booster is applied
d.
during booster operation the booster valve closes the pressure port.
 

 17. 

Which valve prevents front brakes application before the rear brakes begin to work?
a.
metering valve
c.
pressure differential valve
b.
proportioning valve
d.
bleeder valve
 

 18. 

If a leak develops in either the primary of secondary brake system, which valve illuminates the BRAKE warning lamp?
a.
metering valve
c.
pressure differential/shuttle valve
b.
proportioning valve
d.
bleeder valve
 

 19. 

Whenever you are bleeding a brake system that is front-rear split you must bleed the system in which order?
a.
RR/LR/RF/LF
c.
RF/LF/RR/RF
b.
LR/RR/LF/RF
d.
LR/RF/LR/RR
 

 20. 

Where can you find a rotor’s minimum thickness specifications?
a.
stamped on the rotor
c.
Both A and B are correct
b.
in the workshop manual
d.
None of the above are correct
 

 21. 

What is the first step in the diagnostic process?
a.
determine the cause
c.
verify the symptom
b.
determine the system with the failure
d.
determine the faulty component
 

 22. 

What is indicated if there is a small squirt or geyser in the master cylinder reservoir during brake application?
a.
an external leak
c.
the BOO switch is holding the pedal in the partially applied position
b.
an internal leak
d.
this is a normal condition
 

 23. 

The _________ port allows a path for expanding fluid to escape when the brakes are not applied.
a.
fill
c.
primary
b.
secondary
d.
compensator
 

 24. 

What must be done prior to machining a rotor or drum?
a.
measure and determine discard dimensions
b.
clean hub flanges on composite rotors
c.
inspect for cracks and scoring
d.
all of the above are correct.
 

 25. 

What should be done to the opposite brake drum if one has to be refinished?
a.
nothing
c.
machine the drum to within 0.030” of the diameter of the other
b.
lightly sand the opposite drum to remove any score marks
d.
machine the drum to within 0.3” of the diameter of the other
 

 26. 

How can a technician determine if a brake drum is “Bell-Mouthed”?
a.
measuring at different positions around the drum
b.
measuring at different depths within the drum
c.
measuring the T.I.R. of the drum
d.
measuring the “Hub Face” runout of the drum
 

 27. 

A 2003 Super-Duty has an ABS misfire under normal braking conditions. This could be caused by all of the following EXCEPT: (think about this, during an ABS misfire the inlet/isolation valves, outlet/dump valve, and pump motor are operating)
a.
wheel speed loose mounting
c.
mismatched or worn tires
b.
pump motor power pin corrosion
d.
excitor ring damage
 

 28. 

Most 3 and 4 channel ABS systems return fluid to the hydraulic system using:
a.
a spring loaded accumulator
c.
a pump and motor assembly
b.
pressure from the brake pedal
d.
gravity
 

 29. 

Which of the following components controls ABS operation?
a.
HCU
c.
brake pressure control valve
b.
ABS control module
d.
Anti-lock main power relay
 

 30. 

Technician A says that the ABS pump motor provides pressure during normal braking. Technician B says that during normal braking the outlet/dump valve is closed. Who is correct?
a.
A only
c.
Both A and B
b.
B only
d.
Neither A nor B
 

 31. 

What action is accomplished by opening the normally closed Outlet/Dump Valve?
a.
pressure trapped between the master cylinder and the Inlet/Isolation valve is released
c.
pressure trapped between the reservoir and master cylinder is released
b.
pressure trapped between the wheel brake assembly and Inlet/Isolation valve is released
d.
pressure trapped between the Outlet/Dump valve and the pump/motor is released
 

 32. 

Which statement correctly descibes the term “Knock Back”?
a.
it is how much a drum brake wheel cylinder piston  is pushed back onto the backing plate by loose axle bearings
b.
it is how much a disc caliper piston is pushed back into a caliper by loose wheel bearings
c.
what i do to insubordinate fools who try to be smarter than me.
d.
don’t choose this one, i did not want to think about any other possible answers. This is harder than you think; you know the thinking part and all.
 

 33. 

The two types of flares used on modern vehicle brakes lines are __________.
a.
ASE and DOT
c.
Double 30° SAE Flare and ISO bubble
b.
Double 45° SAE Flare and ISO bubble
d.
Flat flare and compensate flare
 

 34. 

Technician A says that a scan tool may be necessary to bleed some ABS hydraulic control units. Technician B says that every ABS Bleed procedure is exactly the same. Who is correct?
a.
A only
c.
Both A and B
b.
B only
d.
Neither A nor B
 

Matching
 
 
Match the procedure described with the neme of the procedure.
a.
1st person presses the brake pedal, 2nd person monitors the reservior for gysers.
b.
1st person pumps the brake pedal 10-20 times and holds final pump, 2nd person monitors for gysers while 1st person releases final held pressure.
c.
1st person pumps brake pedal 10 times and holds final pump, 2nd person attempts to turn each wheel with a minimum of 75-100lbs of force.
d.
1st person presses down on the brake pedal with 100lbs of force and measures brake pedal travel without booster operation.
 

 35. 

Air Entrapment Test
 

 36. 

Brake Pedal Travel Test
 

 37. 

Compensator Port Test
 

 38. 

Master Cylinder Bypass Test
 
 
Match the descriptions about the different types of wheel speed sensors with the correct type. Each option MAY be used multiple times.
a.
Active Wheel Speed Sensor
b.
Passive Wheel  Speed Sensor
c.
Both Active and Passive
 

 39. 

is a variable reluctance sensor that produces voltage
 

 40. 

is not useful at speeds lower than 3mph.
 

 41. 

as speed increase the frequency of the signal increases
 

 42. 

cannot be tested by measuring resistance of the sensor
 

 43. 

can indicate speeds lower than 3mph
 

 44. 

produces a square wave as the excitor tooth passes
 



 
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