Asked by Kiara Barrett on Sep 24, 2024
Which of the following statements concerning brakes is NOT correct?
A) Disc brakes can handle more heat than drum brakes
B) Drum brakes resist fading better than disc brakes
C) Disc brakes automatically adjust as the pads wear
D) Disc brakes are more resistant to water fade than drum brakes
Water Fade
A decrease in the performance of brake components due to the presence of water.
Disc Brakes
A type of brake system that uses calipers to squeeze pairs of pads against a disc or rotor to create friction, slowing the rotation of the wheels.
Drum Brakes
A type of brake that uses friction caused by a set of shoes or pads that press outward against a rotating cylinder-shaped part known as a drum.
- Master the basic principles of how disk and drum brakes operate, including an understanding of their merits and demerits.
- Understand the contributors to brake fade and the ways in which different types of brakes reduce this phenomenon.
Learning Objectives
- Master the basic principles of how disk and drum brakes operate, including an understanding of their merits and demerits.
- Understand the contributors to brake fade and the ways in which different types of brakes reduce this phenomenon.