HEAVY TRUCK BRAKES MICHIGAN
MECHANIC STUDY GUIDE EXAMINATION
TEST 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ Technician a says the typical wheel cylinder piston is slightly larger
than a caliper piston. Technician B says some of a drum brakes force
maybe increased by the rotation of the drum. Who is correct. Answer:
Tech B
⩥ Tech a says the fluid flows from the master cylinder to the wheel
assembly and back to the reservoir on a return type master cylinder.
Technician B says that the amount of pressure developed by the master
cylinder is dependent on pedal effort, type of brake fluid and booster
size/diameter. Who is correct. Answer: Neither
⩥ The normal operation of a dual piston master cylinder is being
discussed. Technician a says the secondary piston is moved by the
pushrod. Technician B says the primary piston produces the pressure to
move the secondary piston. Who is correct. Answer: Tech B
⩥ When packing a wheel bearing with grease by hand you should do all
of the following except. Answer: Wash/dry with compressed air by
spinning and check for wear
,⩥ The quick take up master cylinder is a type of ____ ____ Master
cylinder designed for some front wheel drive cars. Answer: Step bore
⩥ Which of the following materials is used for brake lines and brake
hoses. Answer: Steel and rubber
⩥ Which of the following statements about parking brake function is
true. Answer: The main purpose is to prevent the vehicle for moving
after it is stopped
⩥ Technician a says an electrical circuit must have voltage in order for
the amperage to perform work. Technician B says a lack of resistance in
electrical device (load) Will prevent work being performed to the extent
it was designed. Who is correct. Answer: Both
⩥ Which of the following statements are true? A. Celsius temperature
for the freezing point of water is 0°. B. The boiling point of water is
measured on the Fahrenheit scale as 212°. Answer: Both
⩥ Technician a says a bearing and race should be replaced together
technician B says a bearing should be removed using a brass drift and a
hammer. Who is correct. Answer: Both
, ⩥ Technician a says improper toe on one rear wheel will create a thrust
angle change in the rear axle. Technician B says setback is usually
caused by an accident. Who is correct. Answer: Both
⩥ The tire placard is always mounted in the glove compartment.
Answer: False
⩥ Which of the following conditions is most likely to cause handling
problems during breaking on a vehicle with factory-equipped wheels and
tires. Answer: Tire inflation
⩥ All master cylinder and booster internal components should be
cleaned in. Answer: Denatured alcohol
⩥ All of the following are types of tubing and hose fittings except.
Answer: Compression
⩥ All of the following may cause the red brake warning light to
illuminate except. Answer: Worn brake pads
⩥ All of the following statements about Hydro-boost system
accumulators are true except. Answer: Accumulators are only
pressurized when the pump flow stops
MECHANIC STUDY GUIDE EXAMINATION
TEST 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ Technician a says the typical wheel cylinder piston is slightly larger
than a caliper piston. Technician B says some of a drum brakes force
maybe increased by the rotation of the drum. Who is correct. Answer:
Tech B
⩥ Tech a says the fluid flows from the master cylinder to the wheel
assembly and back to the reservoir on a return type master cylinder.
Technician B says that the amount of pressure developed by the master
cylinder is dependent on pedal effort, type of brake fluid and booster
size/diameter. Who is correct. Answer: Neither
⩥ The normal operation of a dual piston master cylinder is being
discussed. Technician a says the secondary piston is moved by the
pushrod. Technician B says the primary piston produces the pressure to
move the secondary piston. Who is correct. Answer: Tech B
⩥ When packing a wheel bearing with grease by hand you should do all
of the following except. Answer: Wash/dry with compressed air by
spinning and check for wear
,⩥ The quick take up master cylinder is a type of ____ ____ Master
cylinder designed for some front wheel drive cars. Answer: Step bore
⩥ Which of the following materials is used for brake lines and brake
hoses. Answer: Steel and rubber
⩥ Which of the following statements about parking brake function is
true. Answer: The main purpose is to prevent the vehicle for moving
after it is stopped
⩥ Technician a says an electrical circuit must have voltage in order for
the amperage to perform work. Technician B says a lack of resistance in
electrical device (load) Will prevent work being performed to the extent
it was designed. Who is correct. Answer: Both
⩥ Which of the following statements are true? A. Celsius temperature
for the freezing point of water is 0°. B. The boiling point of water is
measured on the Fahrenheit scale as 212°. Answer: Both
⩥ Technician a says a bearing and race should be replaced together
technician B says a bearing should be removed using a brass drift and a
hammer. Who is correct. Answer: Both
, ⩥ Technician a says improper toe on one rear wheel will create a thrust
angle change in the rear axle. Technician B says setback is usually
caused by an accident. Who is correct. Answer: Both
⩥ The tire placard is always mounted in the glove compartment.
Answer: False
⩥ Which of the following conditions is most likely to cause handling
problems during breaking on a vehicle with factory-equipped wheels and
tires. Answer: Tire inflation
⩥ All master cylinder and booster internal components should be
cleaned in. Answer: Denatured alcohol
⩥ All of the following are types of tubing and hose fittings except.
Answer: Compression
⩥ All of the following may cause the red brake warning light to
illuminate except. Answer: Worn brake pads
⩥ All of the following statements about Hydro-boost system
accumulators are true except. Answer: Accumulators are only
pressurized when the pump flow stops
