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What is the primary function of the master cylinder in a hydraulic brake system?
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Hydraulic brakes: Pascal's principle
Hydraulic, Power Assist & Parking Brake Systems
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A vehicle has a low brake pedal that gradually sinks to the floor when steady pressure is applied. Technician A says this could be caused by a faulty master cylinder. Technician B says air in the brake lines could be the cause. Who is correct?
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Kind of cylinder whose reservoir must have a separate compartment for each service brake subsystem it supplies.
Base brake systems
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Chapter 1: Hydraulic and Power Assist Systems Core
1.1 Master Cylinder Principles, Dual-Circuit Designs, and Operation
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What type of brake line material is most commonly used in modern vehicles?
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Tandem master cylinder purpose
When flaring brake lines, what is the correct procedure for creating a double flare?
Flexible brake conduit sized by its nominal inside diameter, unlike tubing.
What is the purpose of a proportioning valve in a brake system?
Compensating port: purpose
A technician is replacing a brake line and notices the specification calls for 3/16 inch tubing, but only has metric tubing available. Which metric size is the correct equivalent?
To remove trapped air from a hydraulic brake system using a manual, pressure, vacuum or gravity method.
1.2 Master Cylinder Diagnosis, Bench Bleeding, and Pressure Testing
What is the primary difference between DOT 3 and DOT 4 brake fluid?
Swap tiles to line up three of the same term.
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Slowly sinking pedal with no external leak
A vehicle with disc brakes on all four wheels has excessive brake pedal effort. Vacuum to the booster is normal. What is the most likely cause?
Designation before the number 3, 4 or 5 in a brake fluid grade whose minimum equilibrium reflux boiling points are 205, 230 and 260 degrees Celsius.
During a brake inspection, a hissing sound is heard from the vacuum booster area when the brake pedal is depressed with the engine running. What does this indicate?
Why bench bleed a master cylinder?
What tool is used to test the vacuum booster for proper operation?
Brake power ___ unit reduces the muscular force a driver applies, and a failed one still lets the driver brake by continuing to push the service brake control.
1.3 Hydraulic Lines, Hoses, and Fitting Service
What type of power brake booster is commonly used on vehicles with diesel engines?
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Brake fluid handling
When replacing parking brake cables, what is critical to ensure proper operation?
Brake ___ whose fully depressed travel may not exceed 80 percent of the total distance from its free position to the floorboard.
A vehicle pulls to the left during braking. Which component should be inspected first?
Brake line versus flexible hose inspection
What is the purpose of the residual check valve used in some drum brake systems?
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Brake ___ formulated to contact styrene-butadiene, ethylene-propylene or natural rubber parts in a motor vehicle hydraulic brake system.
1.4 Hydraulic System Bleeding Methods and Procedures
When bench bleeding a master cylinder, why are the outlet ports connected with tubes that return fluid to the reservoir?
Find five hidden terms in a grid of letters.
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Restricted brake hose: diagnostic clue
What condition is indicated when the brake pedal feels spongy and can be pumped up to a higher position?
Brake ___ whose embossed maximum safe diameter must not be exceeded.
Expanding brakes
Which of the following is TRUE about silicone-based DOT 5 brake fluid?
Proportioning valve: basic role
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