Technician A says the size of the pads, shoes, drums, and rotors is based on the weight of the vehicle. Technician B says their size is based on the top speed the vehicle can achieve. Who is correct? a. A only b. B only c. both A and B d. neither A nor B

Automotive Technology: A Systems Approach (MindTap Course List)
6th Edition
ISBN:9781133612315
Author:Jack Erjavec, Rob Thompson
Publisher:Jack Erjavec, Rob Thompson
Chapter52: Disc Brakes
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 8ASRQ: Technician A says that fixed calipers use a piston on each side of the rotor to apply the brakes....
icon
Related questions
Question

Technician A says the size of the pads, shoes, drums, and rotors is based on the weight of the vehicle. Technician B says their size is based on the top speed the vehicle can achieve. Who is correct?

a. A only
b. B only
c. both A and B
d. neither A nor B

If 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

While manually bleeding a brake system, Technician A loosens all the brake bleeder screws at the same time. Technician B uses shop air to push the fluid and air through the lines and out the bleeder screws. Who is correct?

a. A only
b. B only
c. both A and B
d. neither A nor B

Brake fluid serves as a lubricant for the parts of the hydraulic system and ensures smooth and even operation.

a. True
b. False

Expert Solution
trending now

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Clutches, Brakes, Couplings and Flywheels
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, mechanical-engineering and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Automotive Technology: A Systems Approach (MindTa…
Automotive Technology: A Systems Approach (MindTa…
Mechanical Engineering
ISBN:
9781133612315
Author:
Jack Erjavec, Rob Thompson
Publisher:
Cengage Learning