The main function of a master cylinder is to
A. Adjust the extent of brake pedal free play
B. Boost the force applied to brake pedal
C. Convert brake pedal force into hydraulic pressure
D. Ensure that all the wheel brakes are supplied with the same amount of fluid pressure
Answer: Option C
Solution(By Examveda Team)
The master cylinder, also known as the master brake cylinder, converts the pressure on the brake pedal to hydraulic pressure by feeding brake fluid into the brake circuit and controlling this according to the mechanical force.Master brake cylinders are used both in disc brakes and drum brakes.
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The function of anti-lock brake system (ABS) is that is
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
The basic characteristics of a brake fluid is
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
The negative plates of a lead acid battery has
A. Lead peroxide (PbO2)
B. Spongy lead (Pb)
C. Lead sulphate (PbSO4)
D. Sulphuric acid (H2SO4)
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