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Explain why a height-sensing proportioning valve is used on some vehicles.
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Explanation Proportioning valve is a very crucial aspect of a vehicle braking system which helps control brake balance. The rear brakes of a vehicle may receive too much pressure during (View full solution)
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Technician A says that the discard dimension of a brake drum is the drum's allowable machining dimension. Technician B says that the discard dimension is the allowable wear dimension. There must be 0.030 inch left for wear after machining. Who is correct? a. Technician A only b. Technician B only c....
Coursepivot December 10, 2022
Explanation The discard dimension is the drum's allowable wear dimension, that is the material left for wear after turning the drum. As a result, after machining, a dimension of 0.030 (View full solution)
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In a typical drum brake, which component provides a foundation for the brake shoes and associated hardware? a. Wheel cylinder b. Drum c. Backing plate d. Lining
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Explanation The backing plate provides a foundation for the brake shoes and associated hardware. It also expands the rigidity of the whole set-up, holds up the housing, and preserves it (View full solution)
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When machining brake drums: Technician A tries to remove only enough metal to obtain a true, smooth surface. Technician B cuts the drum on the other side of the axle to the same diameter as the one that was cut first. Who is correct? a. Technician A only b. Technician B only c. Both A and B d. Neith...
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Explanation Technician B is correct. Technician A only made the surface smooth but did not make the diameter of the drum on the other side of the axle same as (View full solution)
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Pressure bleeding is being discussed: Technician A says that metering and combination valves must be held open using a special tool during the bleeding operation to ensure good results. Technician B says that the pressure bleeder requires special adapters to connect it to the master cylinder reservo...
Coursepivot December 10, 2022
Explanation The meter valve is one of the combination valve. During pressure bleeding, this valve should be held open which can be done with a special tool. In a pressure (View full solution)