Practice question

A metering (hold-off) valve in a hydraulic disc/drum system is used to:

Delay front disc pressure briefly so rear drum shoes overcome their return springs for balanced braking
Increase rear pressure on hard stops only
Bleed air automatically
Warn of low fluid level

Answer: A — Delay front disc pressure briefly so rear drum shoes overcome their return springs for balanced braking

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