The function of a proportioning control valve (PCV) in a brake system is to
A. Ensure that equal pressure is supplied to the front and rear brakes throughout every braking operation
B. Reduce the brake fluid pressure when the brakes approach their lockup point
C. Cause less brake fluid pressure to act on the front brakes than on the rear brakes when the fluid pressure exceeds a predetermined level
D. Cause less brake fluid pressure to act on the rear brakes than on the front brakes when the fluid pressure exceeds a predetermined level
Answer: Option D
Solution(By Examveda Team)
The function of a proportioning control valve (PCV) in a brake system is to Cause less brake fluid pressure to act on the rear brakes than on the front brakes when the fluid pressure exceeds a predetermined levelThis Question Belongs to Mechanical Engineering >> Automobile Engineering
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A. Reduces the stopping distance
B. Minimizes the brake fade
C. Maintains directional control during braking by preventing the wheels from locking
D. Prevents nose dives during braking and thereby postpones locking of the wheels
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A. A high boiling point
B. Low viscosity
C. Compatibility with rubber and metal parts
D. All of these
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A. Distance between the centres of the front and rear wheels
B. Distance between the centres of the front tyres
C. Distance between the centres of the rear tyres
D. Extreme length of the vehicle
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A. Lead peroxide (PbO2)
B. Spongy lead (Pb)
C. Lead sulphate (PbSO4)
D. Sulphuric acid (H2SO4)
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