Skills and Trades

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Why is there a trend toward installing loaded calipers rather than overhauling calipers in the shop? Started by s.tung	1 Replies 116 Views	Oct 6, 2021 by katheyjon
What are the advantages of using an on-vehicle brake lathe over a bench brake lathe? Started by mydiamond	1 Replies 130 Views	Oct 6, 2021 by smrerig
Name four major advantages of disc brakes as compared to drum brakes. Started by plus1	1 Replies 99 Views	Oct 6, 2021 by allisonblackmore
Identify the two items that are always replaced during caliper overhauls. Started by cabate	1 Replies 46 Views	Oct 6, 2021 by s.meritte
The self-adjusters (star wheels) for the left and right side are interchangeable. Started by littleanan	1 Replies 47 Views	Oct 6, 2021 by strudel15
Parking brake mechanisms provide a hydraulic force to apply the brake shoes and keep the vehicle stationary. Started by natalie2426	1 Replies 86 Views	Oct 6, 2021 by jessofishing
Heat checks are visible only after the drum has been machined. Started by chads108	1 Replies 68 Views	Oct 6, 2021 by leeeep
Drum brakes are still used on the front wheels of many late-model cars and light trucks. Started by ericka1	1 Replies 176 Views	Oct 6, 2021 by kalskdjl1212
Both nonservo drum brake leading and trailing shoes are self-energizing as the brakes are applied ... Started by joesmith1212	1 Replies 107 Views	Oct 6, 2021 by frre432
To dissipate the heat from braking, the brake drum acts as a heat ____________________. Started by oliviahorn72	1 Replies 82 Views	Oct 6, 2021 by mtmmmmmk
The lever that moves the star wheel on the self-adjuster is often called a(n) ____________________. Started by dejastew	1 Replies 54 Views	Oct 6, 2021 by meltdown117
On duo-servo drum systems, the forward brake shoe is often called the ____________________ shoe. Started by aabwk4	1 Replies 100 Views	Oct 6, 2021 by bhavsar
On a duo-servo brake, the primary shoe is connected to the secondary shoe by the ____________________. Started by nautica902	1 Replies 180 Views	Oct 6, 2021 by fauacakatahaias
Automotive friction materials can potentially contain harmful amounts of ____________________. Started by berenicecastro	1 Replies 69 Views	Oct 6, 2021 by vboyd24
Which wear pattern is most often caused by a buildup of brake dust and dirt between the lining and the drum? Started by naturalchemist	1 Replies 115 Views	Oct 6, 2021 by Briannahope
Which test can be performed to test the holding capacity of the park brake system? Started by drink	1 Replies 65 Views	Oct 6, 2021 by ecox1012
Which of these conditions would require replacement of the wheel cylinder? Started by plus1	1 Replies 84 Views	Oct 6, 2021 by 31809pancho
Which brake drum condition can be corrected by machining the drum? Started by madam-professor	1 Replies 143 Views	Oct 6, 2021 by isabelt_18
What tool is used to adjust the brake shoes before the drum is installed? Started by strangeaffliction	1 Replies 50 Views	Oct 6, 2021 by babybsemail
What is the function of the wheel cylinder? Started by mrsjacobs44	1 Replies 42 Views	Oct 6, 2021 by carojassy25
What is indicated by a stamping on a brake drum that reads "Max. Dia. 366.04 mm"? Started by BrownTown3	1 Replies 46 Views	Oct 6, 2021 by sabina576
What information is provided by automotive friction material edge codes? Started by tsand2	1 Replies 48 Views	Oct 6, 2021 by asdfghjkl;
What could cause a clicking noise when brakes are applied? Started by cdr_15	1 Replies 45 Views	Oct 6, 2021 by dpost18
On what system is the forward shoe called the leading shoe and the rear shoe known as the trailing shoe? Started by savannahhooper	1 Replies 153 Views	Oct 6, 2021 by jxjsniuniu
How does the automatic adjuster system operate on most vehicles? Started by SO00	1 Replies 98 Views	Oct 6, 2021 by Chocorrol77