Unit 07 AURLTB003 Worksheet
Unit 07 AURLTB003 Worksheet
Unit 07 AURLTB003 Worksheet
Activity summary:
This worksheet will be used as evidence regarding your work within the following
competencies:
1. Identify brake system components, including their function, operation and location
on modern vehicles.
2. State the operating principles of hydraulic braking systems.
3. Diagnose common brake system faults.
Reference material:
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Competency unit: AURLTB003 Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking
systems
1. Using the diagram below, identify the following braking system components and
provide a brief explanation of their purpose:
1.
2.
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6.
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4. What is the purpose of the fail-safe feature within a tandem master cylinder?
6. With an engine running, what does the brake booster rely on to operate effectively?
7. Can a diesel engine use inlet manifold vacuum to assist the operation of the brake
booster? Explain your answer and identify what component is used to provide the
required vacuum:
8. Explain the benefit of using a hydraulic system to operate the braking system of a light
vehicle:
10. Provide an outline of the operating principles of a front-rear split braking system:
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11. Provide an outline of the operating principles of a diagonally split braking system
12. Explain why vehicles fitted with anti-lock braking systems (ABS) have differing split
systems:
13. Provide a brief explanation as to the purpose of the following valves fitted to a braking
system:
b. Proportioning valve
d. Check valve
Unit 7 Worksheet
To accompany May & Simpson Automotive Mechanics 10e
© McGraw-Hill Education Australia 2018