Exam 96: Brake Fluid and Lines

Flexible brake hose should be inspected for all of the following EXCEPT ________.

In general, a good brake fluid should ________.

Technician A says FMVSS 116 lists a brake fluid standard ONLY for temperature compatibility. Technician B says FMVSS 116 lists a brake fluid standard for viscosity AND boiling point. Which technician is correct?

An armored brake line can be replaced with a plain, double-walled brake line.

What type of tubing flare is shown in this illustration?

The dry boiling point of DOT 3 is higher than the wet boiling point of DOT 4.

Technician A says that glycol-based brake fluid causes the seals to swell slightly. Technician B says the DOT 5 (silicone-based) brake fluid causes rubber seals to swell slightly. Which technician is correct?

Brake fluid boiling point can be measured using ________.

Used brake fluid should be ________.

Technician A says that DOT 5 brake fluid can be added to DOT 3 brake fluid. Technician B says that it is wise to purchase brake fluid that is in metal rather than plastic containers. Which technician is correct?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of conventional brake fluid?

SAE flare fittings used on hydraulic brake systems must ________.

What type of tubing flare is shown in this illustration?

The dry ERBP of brake fluid ________.

Most hydraulic brake systems use ________ rubber.

The two types of flares used on brake lines are ________.

As brake fluid ages, what happens?

Because brake fluid is hygroscopic, it ________.

Modern brake tubing is ________.

Polyglycol brake fluid is labeled ________.