20 questions
Which of the following is part of a star wheel in a drum brake?
Button
Socket
Both
Neither
Drum brake return springs can be which type?
Integrated coil spring
U-shaped spring
Both
Neither
_____________________ do just what their name suggests; they hold the brake shoes against the backing plate
Specialty springs
Return springs
Hold-down springs
None of these
__________________ are used to return links and levers on the parking brake system or the self-adjuster mechanism.
Specialty springs
Return springs
Hold-down springs
None of these
Which type of brake lining is typically used on light-duty vehicles?
Bonded
Rivet
Both
Neither
Which type of brake lining is typically used on heavy-duty vehicles?
Bonded
Rivet
Both
Neither
Which of the following can be found on a typical drum brake shoe?
Holes
Slots
Tabs for springs
True or False. The composition of the lining material affects brake operation. Materials that provide good braking with low pedal pressures tend to lose efficiency when they get hot.
True
False
The ___________________ gets its name from using the servo action in both the forward and the reverse direction.
twin leading shoe drum brake system
leading/trailing shoe drum brake system
duo-servo drum brake system
none of these
___________________ are installed so the direction they are applied is the same as the forward rotation of the drum.
Trailing shoes
Leading shoes
Stationary shoes
none of these
___________________ are installed so the direction they are applied is opposite of the forward rotation of the drum.
Trailing shoes
Leading shoes
Stationary shoes
none of these
Which of the following is a typical component of a drum brake system?
Anchor
Hold-down rod
Parking lever
Which type of drum is typically used on common passenger vehicles?
Hub-style drum
Hubless-style drum
both
none of these
Wheel cylinders typically contain which of the following?
One or two pistons
Spring and expander set
both
none
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.
true
false
Which of the following is a recommended tool for removing brake lines from a wheel cylinder?
Flare nut wrench
Line wrench
both
none
Tech A says that it is a good practice to research any technical service bulletins for any brake system complaint. Tech B says that it is common practice to test-drive a vehicle even if the brake pedal goes to the floor. Who is correct?
tech a
tech b
both
neither
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?
tech a
tech b
both
neither
Tech A says that when removing a hubless-style drum, you should first make matching marks on the drum and hub for reinstallation in the correct position. Tech B says that a center punch can be used to mark the position of the drum to hub. Who is correct?
tech a
tech b
both
neither
Tech A says that it is not necessary to clean any nicks, burrs, or debris from a brake drum surface before mounting the brake drum on a brake lathe. Tech B says that you should research the brake lathe manufacturer's procedure for properly refinishing a brake drum. Who is correct?
tech a
tech b
both
neither