BRAKES I - AUT 120 - CHAPTER 105 - DISC BRAKES - CHAPTER QUIZ QUESTIONS COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | GRADED AND THE LATEST SERIES

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BRAKES I - AUT 120 - CHAPTER 105 - DISC BRAKES -
CHAPTER QUIZ QUESTIONS COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS | GRADED AND THE
LATEST SERIES
What part causes the disc brake caliper piston to retract when the brakes are

released?

a. Return (retracting) spring

b. The rotating rotor (disc) that pushes the piston back

c. The square-cut O-ring

d. The caliper bushings


Ans: The square-cut O-ring


Question: Slots are often used in brake pads because they __________.

a. reduce brake noise

b. increase brake life

c. reduce brake fade

d. improve brake performance


Ans: reduce brake noise


Question: Which of the following is NOT a component of a disc brake system?

a. Backing plate

b. Splash shield

c. Caliper

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d. Brake pads


Ans: Backing plate


Question: Technician A says that riveted disc brake pads are often quieter than

bonded disc brake pads. Technician B says integrally molded disc brake pads

are molded into holes in the steel backing of the pads. Which technician is

correct?

a. Technician A only

b. Technician B only

c. Both Technicians A and B

d. Neither Technician A nor B


Ans: Both Technicians A and B


Question: 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 brakes pads. Technician B says that this is part of the wear

compensation feature of disc brakes. Which

technician is correct?

a. Technician A only

b. Technician B only

c. Both Technicians A and B

d. Neither Technician A nor B