Got Wrong Flashcards

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What are two types of brake shoes?

A

Cast and fabricated

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A centerfuse drum has a______ liner and a __________ shell

A

Cast iron liner

Steel shell

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What component directly causes the brake piston to move in an air disc assembly?

A

Power shaft or

Cam and lever (bridge)

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When an air brake compressor piston is on it’s compression stroke, the inlet valve:

A

The inlet valve is closed and the discharge valve is open

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Q

The function of the relay valve in the primary brake circuit is to speed up the?

A

Application and release of primary service brakes

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5
Q

List 3 functions of a brake drum

A

Dissipate heat
Friction surface
Resist distortion

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In order to stop a moving vehicle, the braking system must convert moving energy into

A

Heat energy

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If the weight of a vehicle is doubled the power required to stop it will?

A

Be doubled

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The component of the basic air brake system that connects the air system to the foundation brake is

A

Brake chamber

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Q

Connecting lines and fittings are important to air brake system operation because they affect:?

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The speed of air flow through the system

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