Asked by Talha Munir on Jun 06, 2024

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Technician A says a metering valve is used to delay slightly the application of the front disc brakes..Technician B says a proportioning valve limits pressure to rear drum brakes to prevent lockup.Who is correct?

A) A only
B) B only
C) both A and B
D) neither A nor B

Metering Valve

A component in the braking system that regulates the pressure to the brakes, often used in rear to balance braking force.

Proportioning Valve

A valve in a vehicle's braking system that adjusts the pressure between the front and rear brakes, ensuring balanced braking.

Delay

A situation in which something happens later than planned or expected.

  • Explain the role of different valves in brake systems.
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Zybrea KnightJun 12, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Both statements are correct. A metering valve is indeed used to delay the application of the front disc brakes to allow the rear brakes to engage first for stability, and a proportioning valve is used to limit pressure to the rear brakes (especially in drum brake systems) to prevent them from locking up before the front brakes have applied sufficient stopping force.