190 Auto Brakes Copyright by Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. ASE-Type Questions—Chapter 12 1. Technician A says that all rotors are cast as an integral part of the hub. Technician B says that all rotors spin with the wheel. Who is right? (A) A only. (B) B only. (C) Both A and B. (D) Neither A nor B. 2. On a ventilated rotor, the fi ns are used for _____. (A) cooling (B) increasing airfl ow (C) cleaning (D) Both A and B. 3. Technician A says that every fl oating caliper has at least one piston. Technician B says that every piston has a dust boot. Who is right? (A) A only. (B) B only. (C) Both A and B. (D) Neither A nor B. 4. Splash shields are installed on the _____ side of the rotor. (A) inboard (B) outboard (C) inboard and outboard (D) None of the above. 5. Most disc brake calipers are made of _____. (A) aluminum (B) cast iron (C) steel (D) Both A and B. 6. Technician A says that a fl oating caliper has one or two pistons. Technician B says that a fi xed caliper has one or two pistons. Who is right? (A) A only. (B) B only. (C) Both A and B. (D) Neither A nor B. 7. Th e piston is forced outward in the cylinder bore by _____. (A) rotor movement (B) seal twisting (C) hydraulic pressure (D) servo action 8. Four-piston calipers are usually constructed in _____ sections. (A) two (B) three (C) four (D) None of the above. 9. Technician A says that on some disc brakes, the linings are constantly touching the rotor. Technician B says that piston adjustment is automatic on all disc brakes. Who is right? (A) A only. (B) B only. (C) Both A and B. (D) Neither A nor B. 10. Guide pins are used on _____ disc brake calipers. (A) single-piston fl oating (B) dual-piston fl oating (C) four-piston fi xed (D) Both A and B. 11. Technician A says that the parking brake on a rear caliper system consists of small drum brakes. Technician B says that the parking brake on a rear caliper system uses the disc brake pads to clamp the wheel. Who is right? (A) A only. (B) B only. (C) Both A and B. (D) Neither A nor B. 12. By which of the following methods is a disc brake pad lining manufactured? (A) Cutting the lining material from a large block. (B) Placing a mixture in a mold, then freezing it. (C) Placing a mixture in a mold, then heating it. (D) Building up layers of material in a form. 13. Th e bonded disc brake pad uses _____ to hold the shoe to the lining. (A) rivets (B) cement (C) screws (D) Either A or B. 14. Technician A says that clips used on disc brake pads are anti-squeal devices. Technician B says that clips used on disc brake pads are wear-reducing devices. Who is right? (A) A only. (B) B only. (C) Both A and B. (D) Neither A nor B. 15. Th e pad wear indicator can warn the driver of excessive wear by _____. (A) noise (B) a light (C) smell (D) Either A or B.