Brake Components Quiz

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Brake Components Quiz
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Do you know what components are critical to safely and successfully braking your vehicle? Take this quiz to find out now!
What is located on the top of a backing plate?
Two pistons
Two brake pads
Two calipers
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At the top of the backing plate is a wheel cylinder containing two pistons, one at either end. How Backing Plates Work

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What is the function of a backing plate?
To hold the braking system together
To control the flow of brake fluid
To control the brake pads
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The function of backing plates is to hold the braking system together so it can work properly. How Backing Plates Work

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What do brake calipers do?
They squeeze the brake pads against the brake rotor
They control the flow of brake fluid
All of the above
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Brake calipers are a vital part of your vehicle's braking system. Brake calipers squeeze the brake pads against the surface of the brake rotor to slow or stop the vehicle. How Brake Calipers Work

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What is arguably the most important automobile brake part?
The brake caliper
The brake pad
None of the above
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Brake calipers are essential to your car's ability to stop and are arguably one of the most important automobile brake parts. How Brake Calipers Work

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What type of rotor do most motorcycles use?
Drilled
Slotted
None of the above
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Most street driven motorcycles come equipped with drilled brake rotors. How Brake Rotors Work

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What another name for a brake rotor?
Brake disc
Brake caliper
Brake piston
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Brake rotors are also called brake discs. How Brake Rotors Work

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Flexibility in brakes lines is important because it helps prevent:
Cracks
Leaks
Breaking
All of the above
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Flexibility in brakes lines is important because it helps prevent cracks, leaks and breaking. Why do brake lines have so many bends and loops?

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What is the purpose of all the bends and loops in brake lines?
They add flexibility
They add flair
They help dissipate heat
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They add flexibility. Why do brake lines have so many bends and loops?

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Which of the following is a real type of brake fluid?
DOT3
DOT4
DOT5
All of the above
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What are the different types of brake fluid?

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Hoe many types of brake fluid are available?
1
3
5
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There are three main types of brake fluid available. What are the different types of brake fluid?

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