Michigan SOS Brakes Mechanic Certification
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Normal braking pressure The pressure applied to the brake pedal during
standard braking.
Warped brake rotors Brake rotors that are unevenly shaped, causing
braking issues.
Contaminated brake fluid Brake fluid that has been mixed with foreign
substances, affecting performance.
Internal leak in the master cylinder A failure within the master cylinder that allows brake
fluid to escape.
Faulty brake booster A malfunctioning device that assists in applying the
brakes.
Vacuum power brake booster test A procedure to check the functionality of the brake
booster.
Disconnect the vacuum hose To remove the hose connected to the brake booster
to observe engine idle.
Pump the brake pedal To repeatedly press the brake pedal to build
pressure in the brake system.
Depressurize an ABS system The process of releasing pressure from the ABS
brake system.
, Open the bleeder valves To allow brake fluid to escape from the brake system
for maintenance.
Disconnect the ABS fuse To disable the ABS system for testing or
maintenance.
Pump the brake pedal at least 25 A method to depressurize the ABS system with the
times ignition off.
Run the ABS self-diagnostic test A procedure to check the functionality of the ABS
system.
Dragging rear brakes A condition where the rear brakes do not fully
release after being applied.
Warped drums Brake drums that are unevenly shaped, leading to
braking issues.
Stuck parking brake cable A cable that is unable to release the parking brake
fully.
Improperly adjusted brake shoes Brake shoes that are not set correctly, causing
dragging brakes.
Leaking wheel cylinder A failure in the wheel cylinder that allows brake fluid
to leak.
Faulty master cylinder A malfunctioning component that generates
hydraulic pressure for the brakes.
Air in the brake lines Presence of air in the hydraulic brake lines, affecting
braking performance.
Brake fluid levels The amount of brake fluid present in the brake
system reservoir.
Normal pad wear The expected reduction in thickness of brake pads
due to use.
Practice Test – Questions With Expert Solutions
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Terms in this set (53)
Normal braking pressure The pressure applied to the brake pedal during
standard braking.
Warped brake rotors Brake rotors that are unevenly shaped, causing
braking issues.
Contaminated brake fluid Brake fluid that has been mixed with foreign
substances, affecting performance.
Internal leak in the master cylinder A failure within the master cylinder that allows brake
fluid to escape.
Faulty brake booster A malfunctioning device that assists in applying the
brakes.
Vacuum power brake booster test A procedure to check the functionality of the brake
booster.
Disconnect the vacuum hose To remove the hose connected to the brake booster
to observe engine idle.
Pump the brake pedal To repeatedly press the brake pedal to build
pressure in the brake system.
Depressurize an ABS system The process of releasing pressure from the ABS
brake system.
, Open the bleeder valves To allow brake fluid to escape from the brake system
for maintenance.
Disconnect the ABS fuse To disable the ABS system for testing or
maintenance.
Pump the brake pedal at least 25 A method to depressurize the ABS system with the
times ignition off.
Run the ABS self-diagnostic test A procedure to check the functionality of the ABS
system.
Dragging rear brakes A condition where the rear brakes do not fully
release after being applied.
Warped drums Brake drums that are unevenly shaped, leading to
braking issues.
Stuck parking brake cable A cable that is unable to release the parking brake
fully.
Improperly adjusted brake shoes Brake shoes that are not set correctly, causing
dragging brakes.
Leaking wheel cylinder A failure in the wheel cylinder that allows brake fluid
to leak.
Faulty master cylinder A malfunctioning component that generates
hydraulic pressure for the brakes.
Air in the brake lines Presence of air in the hydraulic brake lines, affecting
braking performance.
Brake fluid levels The amount of brake fluid present in the brake
system reservoir.
Normal pad wear The expected reduction in thickness of brake pads
due to use.
