Hydraulic Brake Systems

Your quiz today is on hydraulic brake systems straight from chapter 23 in the auto fundamentals textbook. The test is only on the hydraulic components of the braking system.

Questions and Answers

1.

True/False: The master cylinder reservior is the component that holds all the brake fluid to be supplied to the master cylinder.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
2.

The _______ is the component in the caliper that squeezes the brake pads with the use of hydraulic pressure.

Correct Answer
Caliper Piston
3.

All of the components listed below are components of the hydraulic braking system; EXCEPT:
- A.
  
  Master cylinder
- B.
  
  Wheel cylinder
- C.
  
  Brake spoon
- D.
  
  Brake hose
Correct Answer
C. Brake spoon
4.

The hydraulic brake calipers on front wheel drive vehicles are non-rebuildable.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

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Hydraulic Brake Systems

True/False: The master cylinder reservior is the component that holds all the brake fluid to be supplied to the master cylinder.

The _______ is the component in the caliper that squeezes the brake pads with the use of hydraulic pressure.

All of the components listed below are components of the hydraulic braking system; EXCEPT:

The hydraulic brake calipers on front wheel drive vehicles are non-rebuildable.