Assessment B103

AURLTB103 Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic
braking systems
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AURLTB103 Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems
Assessment 1 – Questioning – Written Version: 2.0 Created: April 2017

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Assessment 1 – Questioning – Written Assessment
Student Name Zeeshan Rasool Student ID Number 14110
Unit Start Date 16-03-2023 Unit End Date 18-03-2023
Assessment Due Date 23-03-2023 Date Submitted 20-03-2023
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time frame are identified as early as possible and an intervention strategy is put in place.
AIBT will ensure access to:
● automotive repair workplace or simulated workplace

● workplace instructions
● manufacturer braking system specifications
● two different light vehicles with four-wheel hydraulic disc brake systems with faults
● one light vehicle with a rear drum brake system
● diagnostic equipment for light vehicle hydraulic braking systems
● tools, equipment and materials appropriate for repairing light vehicle braking systems
Evidence to be submitted by the student: -
Completed written responses to the questions in the assessment task
Assessment Decision Making Rules
Your assessor will assess the evidence submitted for the following elements, performance criteria, performance
evidence and knowledge evidence to confirm that the student evidence submitted demonstrates validity,
sufficiency, authenticity and confirms current skills and knowledge relevant to the unit of competency.
Your assessor will be looking for the following in this assessment task: -
● work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to
diagnosing and repairing light vehicle hydraulic braking systems, including procedures for:
o lifting and supporting light vehicles
o handling and controlling brake dust and brake fluids
● environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of brake dust and
brake fluid released from hydraulic braking systems
● operating principles of light vehicle hydraulic braking systems and associated components, including:
o levers
o friction
o hydraulics, including the relationship between force, pressure and area
● properties of brake fluids, including:
o Department of Transportation (DOT) classification
o synthetic and non-synthetic
o compatibility of fluid types
● application, purpose and operation of light vehicle hydraulic braking systems and components, including:
o front and rear split systems
o diagonal split systems
o master cylinders, including:
‒ tandem master cylinders
‒ compensating-type master cylinders
‒ centre-valve master cylinders
o drum braking system and components, including:
‒ self-energising or servo effect
‒ leading and trailing shoe braking systems
‒ duo-servo braking systems
‒ two-leading shoe braking systems
‒ wheel cylinders
‒ manual and self-adjustment systems of drum braking systems
o disc braking systems and components, including:
‒ types of brake discs
‒ disc pads
‒ self-adjustment of disc pads
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‒ fixed, floating and dual-piston brake calipers

o parking brake systems and components, including:
‒ parking brake levers
‒ drum parking brakes
‒ disc parking brakes
‒ electronic parking brake systems
o braking system valves and switches, including:
‒ pressure differential valves and switches
‒ proportioning valves
‒ load-sensing proportioning valves
‒ drum brake check valves
o fluid-level warning devices
o vacuum operated brake boosting systems
● diagnostic testing procedures for light vehicle hydraulic braking systems, including procedures for:
o checking brake pedal
o operational tests of brake booster
o operational tests of master cylinder
o testing brake fluid
o operational tests of hand brake
o operational tests of drum and disc brakes
o measuring and evaluating brake drums, shoes, discs and pads
● repair procedures for light vehicle hydraulic braking systems, including procedures for:
o removing, replacing and adjusting hydraulic system components, including master cylinder,
proportioning valves, switches, brake hoses and lines, disc calipers and wheel cylinders
o removing, replacing and adjusting braking system components, including brake booster, master
cylinder, hand brake lever and cables, brake shoes and drums, brake pads and brake discs
o bleeding brakes, including anti-lock braking systems (ABS)
● post-repair testing procedures for light vehicle hydraulic braking systems, including procedures for road
testing and bedding in brakes.

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Assessment 1 – Questioning
Written Assessment
1. Identify five (5) important items of personal safety when diagnosing and repairing braking systems?
1 Hard hats
2 Goggles
3 Gloves
4 Respirator
5 Face shield
2. List three (3) precautions when jacking a vehicle on the floor.
1 Use the jack only to get a vehicle off the ground, never
to hold a vehicle in place.
2 Use the stands when you work underneath your

vehicle.
3 Never jack up a vehicle without blocking the wheels to

keep it from rolling.
3. Why should safety stands be placed under a raised vehicle?

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Always place safety stands under a raised vehicle, If you don’t , you run
the risk of seriouse injury or even death. People have been been crushed
to death when vehicle that were improperly secured fell on them.
4. What six (6) precautions should be observed if a vehicle is to be raised on a hoist?
1 Read the owner’s to before you begin.
2 Check the specific lifting points of the vehicle you’re

working on.
3 Never exceed your vehicle lift’s maximum capacity.
4 Don’t relay on single lift arm to bear all the vehicle’s

weight.
5 Choose an auto lift with automatic safety locks.
6 Always engage your lift’s safety features before

starting work.

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5. What three (3) practical methods of reducing the spread of asbestos should be followed in the workplace?
1 Controlling of the release of asbestos fibres.
2 The engineering controls, work practices, and

facilities necessary to control the exposure of a
worker to asbestos.
3 Providing workers with task specific work instructions

that address both the hazards and the necessary
controls.
6. When handling, trapping, storing and disposing of new or waste hydraulic fluid, which document should you
use to find this information?
Environment hand book for working with trans grid.
7. The main function of brake fluid is
A. Lubrication
B. Power transmission
C. Cooling
D. ✓None of these
8. How should waste hydraulic fluid be stored and disposed?
Collect all waste oil in secure, clearly labelled drums or tanks that are
stored in a bunded and undercover area.

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If stored in double skinned tank there is no need for bunding, however if

stored in a single skinned tank then the tank must be bunded. Use oil
collection disposal and recycling. Waste oil such as engine,. Hydraulic
and used lube oil must be disposed of in a safe and trackable manner.
Used oil and it’s related waste are strictly regulated. Unlike most
materials, used oil can be re – fined in new base and fuel oils, which can
be reused repeatedly.
9. When changing the hydraulic brake fluid, what should you use to catch the waste fluid?
A. Brake bleeder
B. ✓Mop bucket
C. Storm water drain
D. Funnel
10. Hydraulic brakes function on the principle of
A. Law of conservation of momentum

B. Law of conservation of energy
C. ✓ Pascal’s law
D. None of the above
11. What are two (2) main aspects to dealing with asbestos in motor vehicle repairs?
1 Identification of asbestos containing components.
2 Control of health risk from asbestos exposure, regular

review of the risk assessment process.
12. The friction that is generated between the brake pads and rotors when the vehicle is descending a steep hill is
called ______.
A. Static
B. ✓Kinetic
C. Heat
D. Resistive

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13. A vehicle waiting at a stop light with the brakes applied is held in place by _____ friction.
A. ✓Static
B. Kinetic
C. Both “static” and “kinetic”
D. Neither “static” nor “kinetic”
14. What is the coefficient of friction [COF]?
Coefficient of friction measurement is a dimensionless number that is

defined as the ratio between friction force and normal force. Materials
with COF smaller than 0.1 are considered lubricious materials. COF
depends on the nature of the materials and surface roughness.
15. Friction is the use of a lever and fulcrum to create mechanical advantage.
True or False: TRUE
16. The use of leverage increases force and increases distance by the same factor.
True or False: TRUE
17. A fulcrum is the point at which one lever pivots or sits to apply force to another lever of device. A seesaw
would be an example.
True or False: TRUE
18. Friction is the force that resists motion between the surfaces of two objects.
True or False: TRUE
19. The minimum parking brake force is generally…….. of gross vehicle mass(GVM)
A. 5%
B. 0%
C 15%
D ✓ 20%
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20. A force of 150 pounds is applied to a master cylinder with a piston area of 1 square inch, how much force is
developed on a wheel cylinder that has a piston area of 2 square inches?
A. 75 pounds
B. 150 pounds
C. ✓300 pounds
D. 450 pounds

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21. Complete the following statement about hydraulic principles using the following words.
Words: Consistent, Decreased, Force, Hydraulic, Master, Size, System, Wheel
A _______hydraulic___ system uses a brake fluid to transfer pressure from the brake pedal to the pads or
shoes. This transfer of pressure is reliable and _____consistent_____ because liquids are not compressible.
That is, pressure applied to a liquid in a closed system is transmitted by that liquid equally to every other part
of that __system__. Apply a force of 5 pounds (35 kPa) per square inch (psi) through the _____force_____
cylinder and you can measure 5 psi (35 kPa) anywhere in the lines and at each ____master______ where the
brakes operate.
The _______wheel___ can be increased at output (that is, at the wheel) by increasing the _______size___ of
the wheel’s piston, though piston travel decreases. The force at output can be _______decreased___ by
decreasing the size of the wheel piston, but the piston travel increases.
22. Name the four (4) Department of Transport (DOT) brake fluid classification.
1 DOT 3 DOT3 are glycol -based fluids.
2 DOT 4 DOT4 are glycol-based fluids
3 DOT 5 DOT5 is silicon based fluid
4 DOT 5:1
23. Hygroscopic brake fluid absorbs moisture from the air.
True or False: TRUE
24. What colour is brake fluid?
A. Clear or amber
B. Red
C. Dark blue
D : ✓ Brown
25. brake fluid absorbs moisture.
A. It becomes acidic
B. It becomes alkaline
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C. It oxidises
D. Its boiling point drops ✓

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26. What is the “Dry” and “Wet” boiling point of the following brake fluids?
Dry
Wet
DOT 3: 205°C 140°C
DOT 4: 230°C 150°C
DOT 5.1: 260°C 180°C
27. All DOT 3 and DOT 4 brake fluid are fully synthetic brake fluid?
True or False: TRUE
28. DOT 5 is a fully synthetic brake fluid?
True or False: TRUE
29. Identify the two (2) dual brake system layouts.
A front and rear split system
Second is known as diagonal split braking system
30. Explain the operation of the “Front and Rear” brake split system.
The simplest way to describe a split braking system is to visualize that

the pressure to the brakes is applied to the
Wheels on separate lines carrying a special hydraulic fluid. One is a

front and rear split system. The second
Is called a diagonal split braking system.
31. What was the problem if the front brakes failed on the “Front and Rear” brake split system?

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If the front brake circuit fails, the rear brakes alone may not be able to
stop the vehicle in a safe distance.
A brake pedal that slowly sinks when held under pressure usually
indicates a worn master cylinder. The only fix for this is to replace the
master cylinder.
32. What happens in the event of a system failure on the “Diagonal” brake split system?
The dual circuit braking system in which each circuit brakes one front
wheel and the diagonally opposite rear wheel, so that in the case of
failure of one circuit reasonably balanced braking can be achieve.
33. Explain the operation of the “Diagonal” brake split system.
As it connects wheel in diagonal position and brake lines
Somewhat from an X , they are called X split brake system or diagonal

brake system. The advantage of this over the normal front rear split
system is that whenever if one brake line falls you still have one of your
brake on the driving wheel working.
34. Name the components of a dual master cylinder below.

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1 Reservoir Cover 7 Spring retainer
2 Reservoir Diaphragm 8 Primary seal
3 Reservoir 9 Secondary piston
4 Reservoir Grommet 10 Secondary seal
5 Master cylinder body 11 Primary piston

assembly
6 Spring
12 Lock Ring

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35. The Functions of the master cylinder in the hydraulic brakes are.
It converts he pressure on the brakes pedal to hydraulic pressure by

feeding brake fluid into the brake
Circuit and controlling this according to the mechanical force.
36. What is a tandem master cylinder?
A tandem master cylinder is characterized by two pistons operating in

series within a common bore , In rear – wheel
Drive application the piston that’s located closer to the pedal applies the
vehicle front brakes.
37. The two inlet ports in a master cylinder are the vent port and the replenishing port.
True or False: TRUE
38. In a master cylinder, the vent port (forward port) has been called a compensating port.
True or False: TRUE
39. A dual brake system uses a tandem master cylinder.
True or False: TRUE
40. Tandem master cylinder consists of
A. one cylinder and one reservoir

B. two cylinders and one reservoir
C. one cylinder and two reservoirs
D. two cylinders and two reservoirs. ✓

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41. Brake fluid is stored above the master cylinder.
True or False: TRUE
42. If the master cylinder has a large rear chamber and a smaller front chamber.
A. The large chamber supplies fluid for the rear drum brake
B. ✓ The large chamber supplies fluid for the front disc brake
C. The vehicle has a dual diagonal split brake system
D. The vehicle has four (4) wheel disc brakes
43. The purpose of the master cylinder is to?
A. ✓ Generate the hydraulic pressure needed to apply the brake mechanisms

B. Automatically pump the brakes during panic stops
C. Supply mechanical force to the brake mechanisms
D. All answers are correct
44. The advantage of having a tandem master cylinder arrangement in automobiles is that it?
A. ✓ Enhances safety by serving two independent lines in a divided line brake circuit
B. Enhances safety by activating the brakes using vacuum pressure in the event of brake fluid loss
C. Supplies equal fluid pressure to each line of a divided line brake circuit, thereby preventing the brakes
from dragging on one side
D. Boosts the brake fluid pressure to reduce the force required to depress the brake pedal
45. A master cylinder that has a bulge at the rear, near the mounting flange, is a __________ type master
cylinder.
A. Self-compensating
B. Auto compensating
C. Dual stage
D. Quick take-up. ✓

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46. The purpose of the master cylinder is to?
A. ✓ Generateraulic pressure needed to apply the brake mechanisms

B. Automatically pump the brakes during panic stops
C. Supply mechanical force to the brake mechanisms
47. What is the function of the compensating port in the master cylinder?
The compensating port is used to allow the master cylinder piston to

quickly return to the unapplied position,
As well as compensate for fluid expansion or contraction
From changes in temperature.
48. What is a centre-valve master cylinder?
In automotive engineering the master cylinder is a control device that

converts Force into hydraulic pressure.
This device controls slave cylinder located at the other end of the
hydraulic system.
49. Both non-servo drum brake leading and training shoes are self-energizing as the brakes are applied and the
vehicle is moving forward.
True or False: FALSE
50. Duo-servo drum brakes are also known as what type of brake assembly?
A. Leading-trailing brakes
B. Self-energizing brakes. ✓
C. Non-servo brakes
D. None of these answers is correct

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51. Both non-servo drum brake leading and training shoes are self-energizing as the brakes are applied and the
vehicle is moving forward.

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52. Duo-servo drum brake systems use an adjusting screw assembly and spring to connect the lower ends of the
shoes.
True or False: TRUE
53. On duo-servo drum systems, the forward brake shoe is often called the primary shoe.
True or False: TRUE
54. On a duo-servo brake, the primary shoe is connected to the secondary shoe by the automatic adjuster (star
wheel) screw.
True or False: TRUE
55. Name the components of the duo-servo and non-servo brake systems below.
1 Connecting spring 1 Wheel cylinder
2 Return spring 2 Training shoe
3 Anchor pin 3 Hold down

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4 Return spring 4 Anchor
5 Leading shoe
6 Return spring
7 Trailing brake shoe

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56. What is the difference between return springs and hold-down springs?
A spring that is used to return a mechanism to it’s original position, such

as throttle return spring.
Hold down springs include a nail which extends through apertures in the
backing plate and the brake shoe, a coil spring circumscribing the nail,
and a spring retainer slidable on the nail. The spring extends between
the brake shoe web and the retainer.
57. What does the term duo-servo mean?
It means that the force multiplying servo action of the brakes occurs
when the vehicle is moving forward
Or in reverse. In any type of drum brake, adjustment of the distance

between the shoe and the drum is crucial.
58. Complete the following statement about two-leading shoe braking system using the following words.
Words: Action, Braking, Cylinder, Drum, Forces, Higher, Self-energising, Trailing, Wheel
This design has two single-acting ______wheel____ cylinders and these produce a wedging
_____forces_____ on both the front and the rear shoes.
Each cylinder _____trailing _____ one end of its shoe outwards, and a __braking________ effect is imparted
to each shoe due to drum rotation. The other end of the shoe is located against the back of the wheel
_____cylinder_____ which acts as an anchor. Therefore, both shoes provide equal _______actions___, with
a force greater than that which could be applied by normal means.
Some vehicles, with _____drum_____ brakes at both the front and rear, have two-leading-shoe brakes at the
front wheels and leading and ____self energising______ type brakes at the rear wheels. This provides the
____higher______ percentage of braking required for the front wheels of the vehicle.

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59. Name the components of the Two-leading shoe braking system below.
1 Parking brake level
2 Pivot
3 Wheel cylinder
4 Adjusting screw
retracting spring
5 Shoe hold down spring

and pin
6 Trailing shoe and lining
60. Name the parts of a wheel cylinder below.
1 Dust boot
2 Cup
3 Cup expander
4 Piston
5 Push road

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6 Bleeder screw
7 Push on boot
8 Piston
9 Cup
10 Cup expander and

spring
11 Cup
12 Piston
13 Push on boot

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61. The function of the wheel cylinder is to ______.
A. Convert hydraulic pressure to a mechanical force at the drum brakes. ✓

B. Maintain correct shoe position and clearance
C. Prohibit the shoe from following the movement of the rotating drum
D. Provide the rubbing surface area for the linings
62. The wheel cylinder bore is filled with brake fluid. When the pedal is depressed, additional brake fluid is forced
into the cylinder.
True or False: TRUE
63. A self-adjuster screw mechanism (star wheel) are non-directional and can be positioned on either the left or
the right side of the vehicle.
64. The self-adjusters (star wheels) for the left side and the right side are interchangeable.
65. On most vehicles, the automatic adjuster system ______.
A. Is installed on the primary shoe

B. Is installed on the secondary shoe. ✓
C. Operates when the brakes are applied as the vehicle moves forward
D. Operates when the brakes are not applied
66. Self-adjustment occurs on most duo-servo brakes whenever the foot brake is applied while backing up.
True or False: TRUE
67. What tool is used to adjust the brake shoes before the drum is installed?
A. Drum micrometer
B. Dial indicator
C. Dial caliper
D. Shoe set gauge. ✓
68. Brake drum is made from ............. materials.

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A. steel
B. Aluminium
C. Cast iron ✓
D. All of above these
69. The lever that moves the star wheel on the self-adjuster is often called a(n) pawl.

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70. What are the two basic types of brake rotors used on today’s vehicles?
Opposed piston type disc brake
Floating type disc brake
71. Solid rotors are usually found on _____.
A. The front brakes of small, compact vehicles

B. The rear brakes of vehicles with rear disc brakes
C. The front brakes of large pickup trucks and SUVs
D. Both “the front brakes of small, compact vehicles” and “the rear brakes of vehicles with rear disc brakes”.
✓
72. A ventilated rotor helps cool the disc brake assembly.
True or False: TRUE
73. Rotors are typically made from ______.
A. Aluminium
B. Cast iron. ✓
C. Both “aluminium” and “cast iron”
D. Neither “aluminium” nor “cast iron”
74. Linings are ____ to disc brake pads.
A. Riveted
B. Bonded
C. Both “riveted” and “bonded”
D. Neither “riveted” nor “bonded”. ✓
75. Which of the following is NOT used as a friction material in NAO brake pads?
A. Nut shells
B. Asbestos. ✓
C. Powdered metals
D. Graphite
76. Name three (3) types of brake lining friction materials.
1 Mill boarded type of friction material

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2 Moulded type friction material
3 Woven type friction material

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77. Complete the following statement about self-adjusting calipers using the following words.
Words: Fluid, Hydraulic, Pads, Piston, Pressure, Retract, Ring, Rotor, Slightly, Wear
A piston hydraulic (square-cut) seal prevents ____fluid______ leakage between the cylinder bore wall and the
piston. This rubber sealing _____ring_____ also acts as a retracting mechanism for the piston when hydraulic
___pressure_______ is released, causing the piston to return in its bore. When ____hydraulic______
pressure is diminished, the seal functions as a return spring to retract the ____piston______.
In addition, as the disc brake ____pads______ wear, the seal allows the piston to move farther out to adjust
automatically for the ______wear____ without allowing fluid to leak. Since the brake pads need to
______retract____ only slightly after they have been applied, the piston moves back only ______slightly____
into its bore. The additional brake fluid in the caliper bore keeps the piston out and ready to clamp the surface
of the ________rotor__.
78. Name the three (3) types of brake calipers used with disc brakes?
1 Fixed calliper
2 Floating calliper
3 Sliding calliper
79. A typical fixed caliper housing is designed with one caliper piston.
80. Sliding calipers move on bolts.
81. Name the parts of brake caliper below.

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1 Pads
2 Calliper body
3 Rotor
4 Piston seal
5 Hollow piston
6 Pad spring
7 Brake line connections
8 Bleeder screw
82. Explain the operation of an integral drum parking brake.
When the parking brake is pulled, the cables will pull a lever that
compress the brake shoes to stop the vehicle.
83. Parking brake mechanisms provide a hydraulic force to apply the brake shoes and keep the vehicle
stationary.
84. Name the parts of the drum park brake assembly below.

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1 Hand brake lever
2 Hand brake cable
3 Parking brake lever
4 Adjuster spring
5 Adjusting screw
6 Secondary brake shoe
85. A rear disc/drum parking brake uses the inside of each rear wheel hub and rotor assembly as a parking brake
drum.
86. Rear disc parking brakes have a mechanism that forces the pads against the rotor hydraulically.

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87. Name the parts of the disc park brake assembly below.
1 Outboard brake pad 1 Master cylinder
2 Rotor 2 Rotor
3 Inboard brake pad 3 Brake pad
4 Internal thread nut 4 Calliper
5 Parking brake lever 5 Calliper assembly
6 Screw 6 Friction pads
7 Cone 10 Dust caps
8 Piston seal
9 Piston
88. All of the following statements about some electric parking brakes are true EXCEPT:

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A. They use a cable to apply the rear calipers.

B. They apply when the vehicle is placed in drive.
C. They are integrated with the theft deterrent system. ✓
D. They use an auto-hold feature.
89. Electric parking brakes are controlled by the driver and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
True or False: True
90. Electronically operated parking brakes are released when the vehicle is taken out of park.
True or False: True

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91. Complete the following statement about electric parking brake system using the following words.
Words: Brakes, Cables, Door, Electric, Emergency, Engage, Fails, Hydraulic, Lever, Linkage, Mechanical,
Network, Parking, Release, Rolling, System
Electrically operated ____parking______ brakes are becoming more common and are replacing
_____mechanical_____ systems. These systems operate as a conventional _____hydraulic_____ brake for
normal braking and as an electric brake for parking. With electric parking brakes, there is no need for a
parking brake ____lever______ or pedal. This frees up space in the interior.
Electric parking _____brakes_____ are seen as the first step toward brake-by-wire systems. Two different
techniques are currently being used by manufacturers. Some systems have an _____electric_____ motor
mounted on the rear brake calipers and others use an undercar motor to pull on the parking brake
____cables______.
When the caliper is fitted with a motor, there is no need for parking brake cables and ______linkage____. The
motor is controlled by the PCM. The system interfaces with the vehicle’s controller area _____network_____
(CAN) for continuous monitoring and feedback. This allows the _____system_____ to do many things besides
apply the parking brake, such as:
● Provide some control during ____emergency______ braking.

● Help stop the car if the hydraulic system ___fails_______.
● Automatically ______release____ the parking brakes when the throttle is opened.
● Automatically _____engage_____ when the ignition is turned off.
● Automatically engage when the driver’s ________door__ is opened.
● Keep the vehicle from _______rolling___ backward when stopped on a hill by applying the rear brakes
until the driver operates the clutch or throttle pedals.
92. The purpose of a pressure differential valve is to alert the driver if pressure is lost in either portion of a dual
braking system.
True or False: TRUE
93. Complete the following statement about the pressure differential valve operation using the following words.
Words: Brake, Driver, Hydraulic, Pedal, Pressure, Switch, Warning
A pressure differential valve, in the event of a _____hydraulic_____ leak, is used to shut off one hydraulic
circuit and operate a ____wearing______ light switch. Its main purpose is to tell the driver if pressure is lost in
either of the two hydraulic systems. Since each ___brake_______ hydraulic system functions independently,
it is possible the driver might not notice immediately that pressure and braking are lost. When a

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____pressure______ loss occurs, brake pedal travel increases and ____pedal______ feel typically becomes
soft, spongy, and much less firm. This results in a more-than-usual effort to slow and stop the vehicle. Should
the _____driver_____ not notice the difference, the warning light is actuated by the hydraulic system safety
__switch________.

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94. A proportioning valve reduces fluid pressure to ______.
A. The front brakes during initial brake [low pedal force] application
B. The rear brakes during initial [low pedal force] brake application
C. The front brakes during hard braking
D. The rear brakes during hard braking. ✓
95. Complete the following statement about the proportioning valve operation using the following words.
Words: Adjusts, Balance, Brakes, Fluid, Force, Rear, Valve
The proportioning _____valve_____ (balance valve) is used to control ___rear_______ brake pressures,
particularly during hard stops. When the pressure to the rear _______brakes___ reaches a specified level, the
proportioning valve overcomes the _____force_____ of its spring-loaded piston, stopping the flow of
______fluid____ to the rear brakes. By doing so, it regulates rear brake system pressure and
___adjust_______ for the difference in pressure between front and rear brake systems. This keeps front and
rear braking forces in ______balance____.
96. Describe the purpose of a height-sensing proportional valve.
Height sensing proportioning valves are connected to the hydraulic lines

leading to the rear drums located between
The vehicle chassis and the rear axle. When a panic braking situation
occurs, the rear end of the vehicle lift’s up and forward, increasing the
chance of rear wheel lock up.
It has a lever that moves a valve to restrict fluid pressure to the rear
brakes as the vehicle chassis raises up and away from the Axel.
97. The actuator lever on the height-sensing proportioning valve is connected to the rear suspension or lower
shock absorber bracket.
98. A metering valve is found only on cars and trucks with ______.
A. Four-wheel disc brakes

B. Four-wheel drum brakes
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C. Disc front and drum rear brakes. ✓

D. Dual diagonal brake circuits
99. A metering valve delays front braking unit the rear brakes are applied.
True or False: TRUE

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100. A brake fluid lamp will illuminate on the instrument panel if the fluid is contaminated and needs to be
changed.
101. Low fluid level sensors are built into the brake fluid reservoir body or cap.
102. Brake fluid level is important to safe braking, many vehicles have a fluid level switch that causes
illumination of the instrument panel’s red brake warning lamp when the fluid level is too low.
True or False: TRUE
103. Name the parts of the vacuum brake booster below.
1 Vacuum check
valve
2 Front housing
3 Rear housing
4 Reaction disc
5 Control valve
6 Pedal pushrod
7 Diaphragm plate

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8 Diaphragm
9 Diaphragm return
spring
10 Piston
104. What checks and adjustments would you carry out on the brake pedal?
The brake pedal height should be checked along with measuring free
play and the brake pedal reserve distance.All of these measurements
should be compared with the vehicle manufacturer specifications.

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105. The owner of a vehicle complains the car is hard to stop. The technician doing the diagnosis starts by
pumping the brake pedal several times with the engine off, and then starts the engine while holding firm
pressure on the brake pedal. The pedal falls away slightly and less pressure is needed to maintain the pedal
in any position. This test proves that ______.
A. The master cylinder is working

B. The vacuum booster is working. ✓
C. The front brakes require adjustment
D. There is air in the hydraulic system
106. After replacing a vacuum booster, the brakes lock up on a road test.
A. There is air trapped inside the brake lines.

B. The power booster pushrod needs adjustment. ✓
C. The master cylinder is leaking
D. None of these answers are correct
107. A technician is checking a car with an owner’s complaint of poor braking performance and a low brake
pedal. The master cylinder is full, and there are no signs of fluid leaks in the brake system. When he holds
firm pressure on the brake pedal, the pedal slowly drops. What could be the problem?
A. Internally leaking master cylinder. ✓

B. Internally leaking caliper
C. Leaking wheel cylinder
D. Frozen pressure differential valve
108. A technician is diagnosing a vehicle with a braking system problem. When she removes the filler cap
to check the fluid level in the master cylinder, she notices that the rubber seal on the cap is swollen and has
begun to disintegrate. What could be the problem?
A. Water in the brake fluid

B. Petroleum-based lubricants in the fluid✓
C. Fluid overheating
D. Incorrect type of brake fluid✓
109. From the image below, explain what the technician is checking for?

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The technician is checking the

contaminant level of brake fluid.
Brake fluid in the typical vehicle can

become contaminated in two years
or less. This is because the fluid
absorbs moisture, which works it’s
way through the hydraulic
system.Not only is the
contaminanted fluid vulnerable to
vaporizing. It’s also can freeze.

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The technician is checking brake

fluid the processes as followed:
Clean the top of the reservoir

carefully.
Open the top of your brake fluid

reservoir.
Look to see where the fluid level lies;

make sure that the brake fluid level is
within half an inch of so of the cap.
Check the colour of your brake fluid.
111. Describe how to test a parking brake.
Step 1: Drive your vehicle to the top of a small hill.
Step2:Roll the car down the hill. The vehicle should be in neutral.If car
doesn’t immediately roll,put it into gear to give it the push it needs to go
down the hill.
Step 3: Pull the parking brake.Once the vehicle is rolling freely,engage

the parking brake.
Step 4 : Repeat the same steps in opposite directions.
112. What three (3) checks should be made before conducting a road test for a brake problem?
1 IBT : No greater than 100°C t the commencement of

each stop.
2 Test speed 80 km h

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3 Braking rate: Maintain a constant 3.0 m/s during each

stop.
113. A customer complains that the car pulls to the left during hard braking. An inspection shows that the
front pads and rear shoes are worn. After resurfacing the rotors and drums and replacing the pads and shoes,
a road-test reveals that the car still pulls to the left during hard braking.
A. The wheel alignment should be checked

B. The tyres could be the problem and should be swapped left to right to check whether the direction of the
pull changes.
C. Both A and B are correct ✓
D. None of the answers are correct
114. A grinding noise when the brakes are applied could be caused by ______.
A. Weak return springs

B. Weak hold-down springs
C. Worn shoes ✓

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115. A clicking noise heard when the brakes are applied could be caused by ______.
A. Frozen star wheel

B. Play in the attachment of the pad or shoe ✓
C. Brake fluid or grease on the linings
D. Scored drums
116. Brake rotors should be checked for?
A. Thickness✓
B. Parallelism
C. Runout
117. A dial indicator is used to measure runout on a disc rotor.
118. Complete the following statement about brake pad inspection using the following words.
Words: Calipers, Friction, Inspected, Manual, Minimum, Pads, Plate, Replacement, Thinnest
Disc brake _______Pads___ should be checked periodically. Some ___callipers_______ have inspection
holes in the caliper body. If they do not, the pads can be _______inspected___ from the outer ends of the
caliper. If you are not sure the pads are worn enough to warrant _____replacement_____, measure them at
the ______thinnest____ part of the pad. Compare this measurement to the __minimum________ brake pad
lining thickness listed in the service ____manual______, and replace the pads if needed. Typically, if the
_____friction_____ material remaining on the backing _____plate_____ is less than 1/8 inch (3.175 mm),
the pads should be replaced.

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The technician is taking brake

measurements the process is as follow:
Measure the brake pads thickness by

placing compass points between the
backing plate and the rotor. Measure
the brake pads thickness at the both the
top and the bottom of the pad.

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120. Drum brake linings should be replaced when linings are?
A. Worn to within 1/32 inch (.8mm) of the rivet head

B. Contaminated with oil or grease
C. Contaminated with brake fluid
D. All answers are correct✓
121. List five (5) types of wear to look for when evaluating brake drums?
1 Damage to the drum surface.
2 Galzzing on the drum surface.
3 Uneven wear.
4 Circumferential distortion
5 Radial distortion.
122. When must a wheel cylinder be replaced?
Brake fluid is generally renewed when a leaking or sticking wheel

cylinder on a drum brake is replaced with
A new one . However, if the fluid gas been renewed recently, or it is not
convenient to replace it ,
You can steps to keep fluid loss to a minimum while replacing the
cylinder.
123. Explain the first step to remove the master cylinder.
Step 1: Remove as much fluid as possible from the master cylinder. Use a turkey baster to siphon the brake fluid out
of reservoir. Although this is not a completely necessary step, this can greatly help to reduce any mess later on.

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124. Why should you plug the ends of the brake lines after disconnecting them from the master cylinder?
No, the brake lines expect for the short rubber lines at the brake callipers need to be metal so the pressure from the
Master cylinder when you press the brake pedal in the car is transmitted to the brake cylinders and doesn’t get
reduced by expanding a flexible Plastic or rubber line.

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125. After installing the master cylinder or any hydraulic component, why bleeding air out of the hydraulic
system is important?
If any amount of air is present in the hydraulic system, as the pressure Increases, the air compresses due to its
compressible nature. This compressed air reduces the amount of force transmitted by the fluid into the hydraulic
system. Hence, it is necessary to bleed out the air
From a hydraulic braking system.
126. On some vehicles, the proportioning valves are built into the master cylinder body and must be
replaced as a complete assembly.
True or False: TRUE
127. The brake fluid level switch is built in the master cylinder brake fluid reservoir, and can only be
replaced by replacing the brake fluid reservoir.
128. A technician is diagnosing a car that had both front brake hoses replaced 5,000 miles ago. An
inspection reveals that the right front brake hose has ruptured. What was the cause of the fault?
A. The specifications called for DOT 3 fluid; using DOT 4 fluid caused the failure.
B. The brake hose was twisted and stressed too much when installed. ✓
C. Both A and B answers are correct
D. None of these answers are correct
129. Floating calipers must be removed from the steering knuckle when replacing brake pads.
130. You need to support the brake caliper using safety wire while servicing the brakes.
True or False: TRUE
131. What care must be taken when installing new or reconditioned wheel cylinders on cars equipped with
wheel cylinder piston stops.

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Care must be taken when installing new or reconditioned wheel cylinder

on cars equipped with wheel cylinder piston stops. Rubber dust boots
and piston must be squeezed into the cylinder before it is tightened to
baking plate. If this is not done the piston will jam across the stops
causing fluid leak and erratic brake performance.
132. C-clamp is used to push the piston back into its bore when replacing pads.
True or False: TRUE
133. Adjust the vacuum booster pushrod screw to provide a slight pressure of approximately 5 pounds
against the gauge.
True or False: TRUE
134. When removing the vacuum booster, the master cylinder must be removed.
True or False: TRUE
135. When disassembling an unfamiliar brake assembly, work on one wheel at a time and use the other
wheel as a reference.
True or False: TRUE
136. The primary or leading shoe is toward the front of the vehicle while the secondary or trailing shoe is
toward the rear of the vehicle.
True or False: TRUE
137. After resurfacing a brake drum, using a lint-free cloth dipped in a special brake cleaning solvent. She
then allows the drum to dry before reinstallation

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138. It is a good practice to replace disc brake hardware when replacing disc brake pads.
True or False: TRUE

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139. Complete the following statement about park brake cable replacement using the following words.
Words: Brake, Cable, Disconnect, Lever, Slide
Almost all vehicles have two rear parking ___brake_______ cables that are connected to the equalizer or
adjuster. With the vehicle on a hoist, remove the cable adjusting nuts. Then ___disconnect_______ the
front end of the rear cable from the equalizer or from the front brake cable.
To remove the _____cable_____ from a drum brake, first remove the wheel and brake drum. Disconnect
the end of the rear cable from the rear parking brake ____lever______ on the rear shoe. Use the proper
size offset box wrench or screwdriver to depress the conduit retaining prongs and ______slide____ the
pronged fitting out through the hole in the backing plate.
140. When bleeding a dual diagonal split brake system, the bleeding sequence is usually _____.
A. LR-RR-RF-LF
B. RF-LF-LR-RR
C. RR-LF-LR-RF ✓
D. LR-RF-RR-LF
141. While manually bleeding a brake system, loosens all the brake bleeder screws at the same time.
142. Explain why bleeding air out of a hydraulic system is important.
Bleeding is a process performed by the hydraulic braking system to remove the air present in hydraulic valves, ports
and lines. When, evacuating this air, it is very important that fluid are non compressible in nature as compared to
gases which are compressible. If any amount of air is present in the hydraulic system, as the pressure Increases due
to it’s compressible nature.
This compressed air reduces the amount of force transmitted by the fluid
in to hydraulic system.
Hence; it is necessary to bleed out the air from a hydraulic braking

system.

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143. Complete the following statement about road testing and pad burnishing using the following words.
Words: Brakes, Burnishing, Cool, Customer, Driving, Hard, Operate, Pads, Refinished, Road, Rotor, Slow
New pads require __burnishing__ to establish full contact with the rotor and to heat and cure any resin left
uncured in the friction material. Whether the rotors were _______refinished___ or not, new pads do not
initially make full contact with the _____rotor_____ surfaces but require a period of light wear to establish
this contact. Also, when brake linings are manufactured, some of the resin materials may remain uncured
until the _______pads___ are put into service. If fresh pads are subjected to ______hard____ braking, the
resins can boil to the surface of the pads and cause glazing when they cool. The pads then may never
_______operate___ properly.
Burnish the brake pads during the initial ___road_______ test by driving at 30 mph to 35 mph (50 kph to 60
kph) and firmly but moderately applying the ____brakes______ to fully stop the car. Do this five or six times
with 20 seconds to 30 seconds of driving time between brake applications to let the pads _____cool_____.
Then drive at highway speeds of 55 mph to 60 mph (85 kph to 90 kph) and apply the brakes another five or
six times to _____slow_____ the car to 20 mph (30 kph). Again, allow about 30 seconds of
______driving____ time between brake applications to let the brake pads cool. Finally, advise the
______customer____ to avoid hard braking for the first 100 miles of city driving or the first 300 miles of
highway driving.
144. Consider the various checks that you would make after repairing brakes?
Test drive the car, inspect the tires, check the vehicle suspension
system,look for leaking, cracked or damaged hoses, check brake master
cylinder for leaks.
145. Which source of information will give you the most detail about diagnosing and repairing brakes on
the vehicle you are working on?
A. Workshop manual ✓
B. Owner’s manual
C. Google
D. Textbooks
146. Why is it very important that the Job Card is completed correctly?

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The job card gives details of the time taken to do a piece of work and the material used in the process.The job card
can be used to allocate labour and material cost to a specific job.The operation number, work station,CMR and
customer can be updated in the job card.


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AURLTB103 Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic

Assessment 1 – Questioning – Written Version: 2.0 Created: April 2017

Assessment 1 – Questioning – Written Assessment

Student Name Zeeshan Rasool Student ID Number 14110

Unit Start Date 16-03-2023 Unit End Date 18-03-2023

Assessment Due Date 23-03-2023 Date Submitted 20-03-2023

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Student Signature. Zeeshan Rasool Assessor Signature

Date 16-03-2023 Date

Context and Conditions of Assessment

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AIBT will ensure access to:

● automotive repair workplace or simulated workplace

Evidence to be submitted by the student: -

Completed written responses to the questions in the assessment task

Assessment Decision Making Rules

‒ fixed, floating and dual-piston brake calipers

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2. List three (3) precautions when jacking a vehicle on the floor.

2 Use the stands when you work underneath your

3 Never jack up a vehicle without blocking the wheels to

3. Why should safety stands be placed under a raised vehicle?

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4. What six (6) precautions should be observed if a vehicle is to be raised on a hoist?

1 Read the owner’s to before you begin.

2 Check the specific lifting points of the vehicle you’re

3 Never exceed your vehicle lift’s maximum capacity.

4 Don’t relay on single lift arm to bear all the vehicle’s

5 Choose an auto lift with automatic safety locks.

6 Always engage your lift’s safety features before

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1 Controlling of the release of asbestos fibres.

2 The engineering controls, work practices, and

3 Providing workers with task specific work instructions

Environment hand book for working with trans grid.

7. The main function of brake fluid is

8. How should waste hydraulic fluid be stored and disposed?

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If stored in double skinned tank there is no need for bunding, however if

10. Hydraulic brakes function on the principle of

A. Law of conservation of momentum

1 Identification of asbestos containing components.

2 Control of health risk from asbestos exposure, regular

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14. What is the coefficient of friction [COF]?

Coefficient of friction measurement is a dimensionless number that is

True or False: TRUE

True or False: TRUE

True or False: TRUE

True or False: TRUE

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Words: Consistent, Decreased, Force, Hydraulic, Master, Size, System, Wheel

1 DOT 3 DOT3 are glycol -based fluids.

2 DOT 4 DOT4 are glycol-based fluids

3 DOT 5 DOT5 is silicon based fluid

23. Hygroscopic brake fluid absorbs moisture from the air.

True or False: TRUE