Brakes

Brakes List two types of brake systems: - Disk brakes and Drum brakes….

Brakes What is hydraulics? - The science of liquids under pressure. Liquids can not be compressed. Perfect for brakes as well as other applications, such as hydraulic lifters.

Brakes List the main automotive brake parts. - Linings, drums or rotors, brake fluid, master cylinder, wheel cylinders, or calipers, hydraulic lines.

Brakes Explain what a brake booster does? - Assists the driver by increasing the force applied by the master cylinder when the brake is opperated.

Brakes What does ABS stand for? - Anti-lock braking system

Brakes - ECU, wheel speed sensors and hydraulic modulator… List three main parts of the ABS brake system: - ECU, wheel speed sensors and hydraulic modulator…

Brakes How are disc brakes adjusted? - Disc brakes are adjusted by the movement of the rotors.

Brakes What do you do first, to remove a rotor? - You have to remove the caliper first.

Brakes What happens if you step on the brake pedal when the brake system is apart? - Never do this, it will damage the calipers and wheel cylinders.

Brakes When checking brakes, what do you look for? - Look for lining thickness and leaks.

Brakes How full do you fill the plastic container on top of the master cylinder? - To the full line after the brake job is done.

Brakes What is done in a basic brake job? - Rotors and drums are replaced or resurfaced and the linings are replaced.

Brakes How and why do you check the brakes? - If you hear a noise when applying the brakes, you should remove the wheels to inspect the brakes.

Brakes After replacing brakes on a wheel, what is the first thing you do before working on the next wheel and before the vehicle is moved? - Pump the brakes until they feel solid.