EXERCISE 1

1. T 2. T 3. F 4. T 5. T 6. F

EXERCISE 2

1. 制动系统 2. the parking brake 3.行车制动系统 4. the disk brake

5. 手制动 6.the brake shoe 7. 鼓式制动器 8. brake pads

9. 制动性能 10. brake fluid

EXERCISE 3

1. breaking system 2. Brake fluid 3. the brake pedal 4. slowing down

5. friction 6. the service brake 7. The brake lining 8. The brake drum

EXERCISE 4

1. C 2. A 3. E 4. B 5. D

EXERCISE 5

1. is actually a friction device to change power into heat

2. the mechanical brakes and the hydraulic brakes

3. the automobile brake system

4. The tops of shoes are held apart by a wheel cylinder

5. to prevent rust and corrosion

EXERCISE 6

1. a valve 2. chambers 3. the brake pedal 4. the power assist

5. reliable 6. however 7. In order to 8. shuts off

9. after that 10. much pressure

EXERCISE 7

1. C 2. G 3. A 4. J 5. B 6. D 7. I 8. E 9. F 10. H

EXERCISE 8

1.制动力 2. 制动调节阀 3. 制动块

4. 制动功率 5. 平均有效制动压力 6. 制动主缸

EXERCISE 9

1.

1）in the hydraulic circuit 2）dangerously worn 3）the wrong type of fluid

2.

1）lubrication badly 2）inside your rear brakes