Diagnosing and Repairing Parking Brakes



1.	When applying the parking brake, why should the service brake pedal be applied?
	A.	To put the brake linings in place.
	B.	To avoid undue stress on the parking brake cable.
	C.	To avoid potential parking brake cable damage.
	D.	All of the above.

2.	Using the parking brake regularly:
	A.	Places stress on the service brake system.
	B.	May cause it to seize and not release.
	C.	Keeps the brakes properly adjusted.
	D.	Keeps the brakes lubricated.

3.	To maintain the proper parking brake adjustment, the interference nut or jam nut must:
	A.	Not move.
	B.	Move freely.
	C.	Be lubricated.
	D.	Be released.

4.	Twisting a parking brake cable will not affect its performance.
	A.	True.
	B.	False.

5.	As a part of cable maintenance, where should a parking brake cable be lubricated?
	A.	Where it attaches to the brake lever or foot pedal.
	B.	Along its entire length.
	C.	Where it is exposed to the elements.
	D.	Where it enters the cable housing.

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