HEAVY TRUCK BRAKES MICHIGAN
MECHANIC STUDY GUIDE ACTUAL EXAM
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED
A+
⩥ All of the following statements about bench bleeding master cylinders
are true except. Answer: Bench bleeding is most effective when fluid is
allowed to squirt out into the bench
⩥ Series circuit has. Answer: One electrical path
⩥ Vehicle has brakes that are dragging. Technician A says the fluid may
be contaminated with a petroleum product. Technician B says the
pushrod may be misadjusted. who is correct.. Answer: Both A and B
⩥ Bearing removal is being discussed. Technician A says a soft material
like wood blocks Should be used to support the hub when removing and
installing bearings. Technician B says a large blunt steel punch should be
used to drive the bearing out. Who is correct. Answer: Tech A
⩥ Brake cleaning is being discussed. Technician a says using low
pressure sprays produces no hazardous waste. Technician B says
gasoline works best because it dissolves the dust and can be brushed off.
Who is correct. Answer: Neither
,⩥ Brake fluid flushing is being discussed. Technician a says all
manufacturers require fluid to be flushed at certain intervals. Technician
B says to flush the system with clean water before adding fresh brake
fluid. Who is correct. Answer: Neither
⩥ Break friction materials are being discussed. Technician a says
molding bits of metal into brake lining produces in excellent friction
material. Technician B says composite linings can be made from organic
fibers or materials. Who is correct. Answer: Both
⩥ Brake pedal pressure is increased by all of the following except.
Answer: The size of the brake rotor
⩥ Brake systems are being discussed. Technician a says the service
brakes may be drum or disc. Technician B says ABS may not slow a
vehicle faster but it allows better control of the vehicle. Who is correct.
Answer: Both
⩥ Cups are installed on the master cylinder. Answer: Pistons
⩥ DOT 5 Brake fluid's may be mixed with or use to replace. Answer:
None of the above
, ⩥ Technician A says changing tire and wheel size does not affect
breaking effort or distance. Technician B says that changing wheel offset
could affect wheel bearing wear and accelerate bearing failure. Who is
correct. Answer: Tech B
⩥ Line and hose fittings are being discussed. Technician a says always
use a flare nut (line) Wrench to loosen a line fitting. Technician B says in
open end wrench is sufficient for fully tightening the fittings. Who is
correct. Answer: Tech A
⩥ Most brake pedal installations are an example of what is called a
_____-class lever.. Answer: Second
⩥ Pressure bleeding is being discussed. Technician a says to pump the
brake pedal several times during the bleed procedure. Technician B says
to hold the metering valve open during the bleed procedure. Who is
correct. Answer: Tech B
⩥ Pushrod adjustment is being discussed. Technician a says a loss of
breaking power can result if the pushrod adjustment is too short.
Technician B says hello brake pedal can result if the pushrod adjustment
is too short. Who is correct correct. Answer: Both
⩥ Right to know training is being discussed. Technician a says the
location of the MSDS should be covered during training. Technician B
MECHANIC STUDY GUIDE ACTUAL EXAM
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED
A+
⩥ All of the following statements about bench bleeding master cylinders
are true except. Answer: Bench bleeding is most effective when fluid is
allowed to squirt out into the bench
⩥ Series circuit has. Answer: One electrical path
⩥ Vehicle has brakes that are dragging. Technician A says the fluid may
be contaminated with a petroleum product. Technician B says the
pushrod may be misadjusted. who is correct.. Answer: Both A and B
⩥ Bearing removal is being discussed. Technician A says a soft material
like wood blocks Should be used to support the hub when removing and
installing bearings. Technician B says a large blunt steel punch should be
used to drive the bearing out. Who is correct. Answer: Tech A
⩥ Brake cleaning is being discussed. Technician a says using low
pressure sprays produces no hazardous waste. Technician B says
gasoline works best because it dissolves the dust and can be brushed off.
Who is correct. Answer: Neither
,⩥ Brake fluid flushing is being discussed. Technician a says all
manufacturers require fluid to be flushed at certain intervals. Technician
B says to flush the system with clean water before adding fresh brake
fluid. Who is correct. Answer: Neither
⩥ Break friction materials are being discussed. Technician a says
molding bits of metal into brake lining produces in excellent friction
material. Technician B says composite linings can be made from organic
fibers or materials. Who is correct. Answer: Both
⩥ Brake pedal pressure is increased by all of the following except.
Answer: The size of the brake rotor
⩥ Brake systems are being discussed. Technician a says the service
brakes may be drum or disc. Technician B says ABS may not slow a
vehicle faster but it allows better control of the vehicle. Who is correct.
Answer: Both
⩥ Cups are installed on the master cylinder. Answer: Pistons
⩥ DOT 5 Brake fluid's may be mixed with or use to replace. Answer:
None of the above
, ⩥ Technician A says changing tire and wheel size does not affect
breaking effort or distance. Technician B says that changing wheel offset
could affect wheel bearing wear and accelerate bearing failure. Who is
correct. Answer: Tech B
⩥ Line and hose fittings are being discussed. Technician a says always
use a flare nut (line) Wrench to loosen a line fitting. Technician B says in
open end wrench is sufficient for fully tightening the fittings. Who is
correct. Answer: Tech A
⩥ Most brake pedal installations are an example of what is called a
_____-class lever.. Answer: Second
⩥ Pressure bleeding is being discussed. Technician a says to pump the
brake pedal several times during the bleed procedure. Technician B says
to hold the metering valve open during the bleed procedure. Who is
correct. Answer: Tech B
⩥ Pushrod adjustment is being discussed. Technician a says a loss of
breaking power can result if the pushrod adjustment is too short.
Technician B says hello brake pedal can result if the pushrod adjustment
is too short. Who is correct correct. Answer: Both
⩥ Right to know training is being discussed. Technician a says the
location of the MSDS should be covered during training. Technician B
