Brake fade - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Brake Fade correct answers Loss of braking function, which occurs due to excessive use of brakes Dry Hydrant correct answers Permanently installed pipe that has pump suction connections installed at a static water source to speed drafting operations. Immediate Supervisor correct answers Who does the driver/operator notify of any defect and documentation regarding issues with apparatus? The person being relieved correct answers The incoming driver should consult who for any pertinent inf...

Brakes Exam Questions With Verified Answers. Disc brakes use replaceable friction material called __________. - answerPads Drum brakes use replaceable friction material called ________. - answerShoes Technician A says that a power-assisted brake reduces stopping distances compared with a non- power-assisted brake system. Technician B says that the power-assisted brake system reduces the force that the driver must exert on the brake pedal. Which technician is correct? - answerTech B What ...

All of the below statements are true except: - Answer- A service brakes consist of drum and/or disc brakes and are operated by hand All of the below statements are true except: - Answer- In drum brakes, the heat is created outside of the drum and transferred to the inner surface If we triple the speed of an object, the kinetic energy will: - Answer- increase by nine times Medium and heavy duty. vehicles often require increased braking in situations........... - Answer- exhaust brake ...

NC CDL Air Brakes Questions and Answers Already Passed Oil and water usually collect in compressed air tanks. If you do not have an automatic tank drain, when should you drain the air tanks? After every working day Why drain water from the compressed air tanks? Water can freeze in cold weather and cause brake failure. The air brake system for a straight truck or bus should not leak at a rate of more than ___ PSI per minute with the engine off and the brakes released. 2 To make ...

Driving Commercial Vehicles. ICBC Questions and Answers Graded A+ Chapter 1: What kinds of vehicles require the driver to have an air brake endorsed drivers licence in order to operate them. Any vehicle with air-over-hydraulic brakes. Endorsement code: 15 Chapter 1: Which driver licence classes allow you to operate a school bus? Class 1 Class 2 Class 4 (unrestricted)/(restricted) Class 5 (Passenger vehicles used as school buses with seating capacity of not more than 10 includ...

Brake drum machined beyond its limit Which of the following conditions can cause brake fade? a. Seized wheel cylinder piston b. Brake drum machined beyond its limit c. Leakage past the master cylinder cups d. Air in the hydraulic system Neither Technician A nor B With the brakes applied on a vehicle with power brakes, the pedal moves down slightly when the engine is started. Technician A says the cause could be a leaking power brake booster diaphragm. Technician B sa...

CDX Brakes midterm answers Graded A+ All of the below statements are true except: A service brakes consist of drum and/or disc brakes and are operated by hand All of the below statements are true except: In drum brakes, the heat is created outside of the drum and transferred to the inner surface If we triple the speed of an object, the kinetic energy will: increase by nine times Medium and heavy duty. vehicles often require increased braking in situations........... exhaust b...

AL Factor The size or surface area of a brake chamber multiplied by the length of the slack adjuster in inches Anti-fade An opposite condition of heat fade where the coefficient of friction increases as the brakes get hotter. Automatic Slack Adjusters (ASAs) Automatically adjust brake stroke to maintain the correct shoe-to-drum clearance. Brake Block Brake friction material that is 0.75 inch (19mm) thick. Brake Fade The inability of the brakes to maintain its eff...

In a wild fire attack the position of the apparatus is what? - correct answer the anchor When does brake fade occur? - correct answer when the brakes overheat from excessive use What area is between wild-land and rural area? - correct answer Wild land urban interface Older vehicles may be equipped with what type of braking system? - correct answer Hydraulic braking system If the operator on an aerial has the DCDL locked and hears tires scrubbing what should he do? - correct answer No...

TDC Practice Test 1 Questions and Answers Latest Update Graded A+ What is the proper procedure for backing up a commercial vehicle? When backing up, always check mirrors, use a spotter if available, and move slowly while constantly checking your surroundings. Why is it important to check tire pressure regularly? Proper tire pressure ensures better fuel efficiency, improves handling, and reduces the risk of a blowout. What should you do if your truck begins to skid? If your truc...