State Brake Certification Exam with Questions and Answers (2026 Updated)
A common cause of pedal pulsation during brake application is: - ✔✔✔-NOT caused by
improperly torqued wheels, damaged backing plates, or lubricated shims
A cracked or torn vacuum diaphragm in a brake power booster would most likely cause: - ✔✔✔-
a hard pedal feel requiring very high pedal effort to stop
A mechanic finds gear lube inside both rear drums on a rear wheel drive vehicle. What is most
likely the cause of this problem? - ✔✔✔-a plugged axle
A properly functioning load sensing proportioning valve will: - ✔✔✔-cause an increase in the
hydraulic pressure during braking at the rear wheel cylinders when the vehicle is loaded.
ABS speed sensor and sensor rings: - ✔✔✔-should not be hammered or tapped on and should
always be replaced as a matched set
After drum brakes have been applied and released, the brake fluid returns to the master
cylinder reservoir. What causes it to return? - ✔✔✔-brake shoe return springs
After rebuilding a master cylinder, the rod between the master cylinder and booster should be: -
✔✔✔-adjusted properly
Before replacing a hydralic brake hose on an ABS equipped vehicle, you should first: - ✔✔✔-
relieve brake system pressure according to manufacturer procedures
During a road test, you find that when normal braking pressure is applied the pedal slowly goes
to the floor. what is the most likely cause of this problem? - ✔✔✔-a leaking master cylinder
primary piston seal
Flexible brake hoses should be replaced: - ✔✔✔-when dampness is evident on the hose
A common cause of pedal pulsation during brake application is: - ✔✔✔-NOT caused by
improperly torqued wheels, damaged backing plates, or lubricated shims
A cracked or torn vacuum diaphragm in a brake power booster would most likely cause: - ✔✔✔-
a hard pedal feel requiring very high pedal effort to stop
A mechanic finds gear lube inside both rear drums on a rear wheel drive vehicle. What is most
likely the cause of this problem? - ✔✔✔-a plugged axle
A properly functioning load sensing proportioning valve will: - ✔✔✔-cause an increase in the
hydraulic pressure during braking at the rear wheel cylinders when the vehicle is loaded.
ABS speed sensor and sensor rings: - ✔✔✔-should not be hammered or tapped on and should
always be replaced as a matched set
After drum brakes have been applied and released, the brake fluid returns to the master
cylinder reservoir. What causes it to return? - ✔✔✔-brake shoe return springs
After rebuilding a master cylinder, the rod between the master cylinder and booster should be: -
✔✔✔-adjusted properly
Before replacing a hydralic brake hose on an ABS equipped vehicle, you should first: - ✔✔✔-
relieve brake system pressure according to manufacturer procedures
During a road test, you find that when normal braking pressure is applied the pedal slowly goes
to the floor. what is the most likely cause of this problem? - ✔✔✔-a leaking master cylinder
primary piston seal
Flexible brake hoses should be replaced: - ✔✔✔-when dampness is evident on the hose
