Automotive Technology: A Systems Approach (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781133612315
Author: Jack Erjavec, Rob Thompson
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 52, Problem 8ASRQ
Technician A says that fixed calipers use a piston on each side of the rotor to apply the brakes. Technician B says that sliding calipers typically use only one piston or pistons on one side of the rotor. Who is correct?
- Technician A only
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Technician A says that fixed calipers use a piston oneach side of the rotor to apply the brakes. Technician Bsays that sliding calipers typically use only one pistonor pistons on one side of the rotor. Who is correct?a. Technician A onlyb. Technician B onlyc. Both A and Bd. Neither A nor B
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Chapter 52 Solutions
Automotive Technology: A Systems Approach (MindTap Course List)
Ch. 52 - Name the three major assemblies that make up a...Ch. 52 - Name the three types of calipers used on disc...Ch. 52 - What type of brake uses the inside of each rear...Ch. 52 - True or False? Disc brakes are not as likely to...Ch. 52 - What are the two basic types of brake rotors used...Ch. 52 - True or False? All calipers have at least one...Ch. 52 - What is the difference between floating and...Ch. 52 - What is rotor parallelism and how is it checked?Ch. 52 - Why is brake fluid removed from the master...Ch. 52 - Describe the procedure for using compressed air to...
Ch. 52 - List three conditions that dictate that a rotor...Ch. 52 - Give two main advantages of an on-vehicle lathe...Ch. 52 - What should be done to remove rust, corrosion, pit...Ch. 52 - Which term refers to variations in thickness of...Ch. 52 - Which of the following is not likely to cause a...Ch. 52 - Technician A says that a hard brake pedal on a...Ch. 52 - When replacing brake pads on a vehicle: Technician...Ch. 52 - When examining disc brakes: Technician A visually...Ch. 52 - Technician A cleans brake components in denatured...Ch. 52 - While discussing how to remove the piston from a...Ch. 52 - The functions of a splash shield are being...Ch. 52 - Technician A says that the piston seal retracts...Ch. 52 - Technician A says that fixed calipers use a piston...Ch. 52 - While installing new brake pads: Technician A...Ch. 52 - Loaded calipers are being discussed: Technician A...
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