Practice Types Of Brakes (2.2) - Steering, Breaking & Suspension

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Question 1.
What type of brakes use friction shoes against a rotating drum?
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Think about older vehicles.
Question 2.
What is the function of ABS?
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Remember it enhances control.
3Question 3.
What is the main principle of how brakes function?
- Converting kinetic energy to heat
- Increasing speed
- Using electric power only
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Think about how stopping a car involves energy transformation.
4Question 4.
True or False: Drum brakes are more common in modern vehicles than disc brakes.
- True
- False
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Remember what you learned about heat dissipation.
Question 5.
If a vehicle with hydraulic brakes is converted to mechanical brakes, what potential issues may arise in terms of performance?
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Think about the benefits hydraulic systems provide through fluid dynamics.
Question 6.
Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of electric brakes compared to traditional braking systems.
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Consider how energy sources impact brake performance.

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