Brake system 1

Questionnaire Name:___________________

1. In which ways is the force multiplied in a brake system?

Electrically O
By hydraulic force multiplication O
By mechanical advantage (leverage) O
All of the above O

2. Which statement is correct for the proportioning valve?

It is applied on cars that have brake discs on the front and drums on the rear O
It is applied on cars that have brake discs on the front and the rear O
Is used to engage the front brakes slightly before the rear brakes O
Is used to engage the rear brakes slightly before the front brakes O

3. Which statement about brake fluid is correct?

Cannot be compressed O
DOT3 can be mixed with higher class O
Can absorb moisture O
Does not need to be replaced O

4. Which statement is correct for the pressure regulating valve?

It controls the brake pressure based on the vehicle load O
It controls the brake pressure applied to the front wheels O
It controls the brake pressure applied to the rear wheels O
With high load, brake pressure is increased O

5. What is the purpose of the check valve on a vacuum brake booster?

It controls the amount of air allowed to enter the brake booster O
It prevents air from entering the brake booster in case of engine off condition O
Allows air to be drawn into the brake booster O
Is a one way valve O

Rev: 0 Jan. 01, 07 1 BRBK-1EQ6K

Brake system 1

Questionnaire Name:___________________

1. In which ways is the force multiplied in a brake system?

Electrically
By hydraulic force multiplication √
By mechanical advantage (leverage) √
All of the above

2. Which statement is correct for the proportioning valve?

It is applied on cars that have brake discs on the front and drums on the rear √
It is applied on cars that have brake discs on the front and the rear
Is used to engage the front brakes slightly before the rear brakes
Is used to engage the rear brakes slightly before the front brakes √

3. Which statement about brake fluid is correct?

Cannot be compressed √
DOT3 can be mixed with higher class √
Can absorb moisture √
Does not need to be replaced

4. Which statement is correct for the pressure regulating valve?

It controls the brake pressure based on the vehicle load √
It controls the brake pressure applied to the front wheels
It controls the brake pressure applied to the rear wheels √
With high load, brake pressure is increased √

5. What is the purpose of the check valve on a vacuum brake booster?

It controls the amount of air allowed to enter the brake booster
It prevents air from entering the brake booster in case of engine off condition √

Rev: 0 Jan. 01, 07 2 BRBK-1EQ6K

Brake system 1
Allows air to be drawn into the brake booster
Is a one way valve √

Rev: 0 Jan. 01, 07 3 BRBK-1EQ6K