Michigan State Brakes Certification
exam QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
Most 1995 & newer vehicles use which of the following types of wheels bearings on non-drive wheel? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Sealed non-serviceable
to test a vacuum power brake booster in the vehicle, you should pump the brake pedal at least 4 times,
hold the brake pedal depressed, and start the engine. the brake pedal should: - CORRECT ANSWERS
drop slightly and remain firm
You are installing a set of brake shoe linings that are not the same length. Traditionally, the primary shoe
lining is: - CORRECT ANSWERS Smaller and goes towards the front of the car.
A cracked or torn vacuum diaphragm in a brake power booster would most likely cause: - CORRECT
ANSWERS a hard pedal feel requiring very high pedal effort to stop
A mechanic finds gear lube inside both rear brake drums on a rear wheel drive vehicle. What is the most
likely cause of this problem? - CORRECT ANSWERS A plugged axle
Which of the following incorrect service procedures will cause brake lock-up? - CORRECT ANSWERS
master cylinder push rod adjusted too long
Which of the following describes the proper way to depressurized an ABS system? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Pump the brake pedal at least 25 times (or more, depending on the manufacturer's recommendation)
with the ignition off.
, The rear brakes are dragging after having new linings installed and the drums machined. the most likely
cause is the: - CORRECT ANSWERS technician use the parking brake to adjust shoes and the
cable is stuck
When turning brake drums: - CORRECT ANSWERS use a dampening strap to reduce chatter
Which of the following is NOT a necessary drum brake measurement? - CORRECT ANSWERS
run-out
On a 3-channel system, which wheels are on the same circuit? - CORRECT ANSWERS both
rear wheels
One way to test an ABS wheel speed signal is to use _____ on your digital multimeter. - CORRECT
ANSWERS AC volts
The key input for the ABS control module comes from the: - CORRECT ANSWERS wheel
speed sensors
ABS speed sensor and sensor rings: - CORRECT ANSWERS should not be hammered or
tapped on and should always be replaced as a matched set
Flexible brake hoses should be replaced: - CORRECT ANSWERS when dampness is evident on
the hose
Which of the following should be used to check for rotor thickness variation: - CORRECT ANSWERS
Micrometer
After rebuilding a master cylinder, the rod between the master cylinder and booster should be: -
CORRECT ANSWERS adjusted properly
exam QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
Most 1995 & newer vehicles use which of the following types of wheels bearings on non-drive wheel? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Sealed non-serviceable
to test a vacuum power brake booster in the vehicle, you should pump the brake pedal at least 4 times,
hold the brake pedal depressed, and start the engine. the brake pedal should: - CORRECT ANSWERS
drop slightly and remain firm
You are installing a set of brake shoe linings that are not the same length. Traditionally, the primary shoe
lining is: - CORRECT ANSWERS Smaller and goes towards the front of the car.
A cracked or torn vacuum diaphragm in a brake power booster would most likely cause: - CORRECT
ANSWERS a hard pedal feel requiring very high pedal effort to stop
A mechanic finds gear lube inside both rear brake drums on a rear wheel drive vehicle. What is the most
likely cause of this problem? - CORRECT ANSWERS A plugged axle
Which of the following incorrect service procedures will cause brake lock-up? - CORRECT ANSWERS
master cylinder push rod adjusted too long
Which of the following describes the proper way to depressurized an ABS system? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Pump the brake pedal at least 25 times (or more, depending on the manufacturer's recommendation)
with the ignition off.
, The rear brakes are dragging after having new linings installed and the drums machined. the most likely
cause is the: - CORRECT ANSWERS technician use the parking brake to adjust shoes and the
cable is stuck
When turning brake drums: - CORRECT ANSWERS use a dampening strap to reduce chatter
Which of the following is NOT a necessary drum brake measurement? - CORRECT ANSWERS
run-out
On a 3-channel system, which wheels are on the same circuit? - CORRECT ANSWERS both
rear wheels
One way to test an ABS wheel speed signal is to use _____ on your digital multimeter. - CORRECT
ANSWERS AC volts
The key input for the ABS control module comes from the: - CORRECT ANSWERS wheel
speed sensors
ABS speed sensor and sensor rings: - CORRECT ANSWERS should not be hammered or
tapped on and should always be replaced as a matched set
Flexible brake hoses should be replaced: - CORRECT ANSWERS when dampness is evident on
the hose
Which of the following should be used to check for rotor thickness variation: - CORRECT ANSWERS
Micrometer
After rebuilding a master cylinder, the rod between the master cylinder and booster should be: -
CORRECT ANSWERS adjusted properly
