MICHIGAN STATE BRAKES CERTIFICATION EXAM 2026|2027 UPDATED
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS| ALREADY GRADED A+
This tool is used to? - CORRECT ANSWER -Adjust the brake shoes to the drum
Which of the following could be a symptom of over-torqued lug nuts? - CORRECT ANSWER -A brake pedal
pulsation during braking.
Which of the following describes the proper sequence to bleed brake lines on most rear wheel drive
vehicles: - CORRECT ANSWER -RR, LR, RF, LF
In disc brake caliper assemblies, the "square cut seal" is usually located: - CORRECT ANSWER -In the
caliper piston bore
When the brakes are applied on a car with disc-drum brakes, a vibration or pulsating movement is felt.
What can cause this problem? - CORRECT ANSWER -A rotor thickness variation
A rattle is a single piston disc brake assembly which goes away when the brakes are applied is most likely
a result of: - CORRECT ANSWER -Loose pads in the caliper
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, There is a scraping sound coming from one rear brake. The sound stops when the brakes are applied.
What is the likely cause of the problem? - CORRECT ANSWER -A broken shoe hold-down spring or pin
Wheel speed sensors: - CORRECT ANSWER -send an A/C signal to the control module
Which of the following incorrect service procedures will cause brake lock up? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Master Cylinder push rod adjusted too long
During a road test, you find that when normal breaking pressure is applied the pedal slowly goes to the
floor. What is the likely cause of this problem? - CORRECT ANSWER -A leaking master cylinder primary
piston seal.
Before replacing a hydralic brake hose on an ABS equipped vehicle, you should first: - CORRECT ANSWER -
relieve brake system pressure according to manufacturer procedures
When would the pump motor be activated in an anti-lcok brake system with traction assist? - CORRECT
ANSWER -when brake pedal pulsates
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QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS| ALREADY GRADED A+
This tool is used to? - CORRECT ANSWER -Adjust the brake shoes to the drum
Which of the following could be a symptom of over-torqued lug nuts? - CORRECT ANSWER -A brake pedal
pulsation during braking.
Which of the following describes the proper sequence to bleed brake lines on most rear wheel drive
vehicles: - CORRECT ANSWER -RR, LR, RF, LF
In disc brake caliper assemblies, the "square cut seal" is usually located: - CORRECT ANSWER -In the
caliper piston bore
When the brakes are applied on a car with disc-drum brakes, a vibration or pulsating movement is felt.
What can cause this problem? - CORRECT ANSWER -A rotor thickness variation
A rattle is a single piston disc brake assembly which goes away when the brakes are applied is most likely
a result of: - CORRECT ANSWER -Loose pads in the caliper
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, There is a scraping sound coming from one rear brake. The sound stops when the brakes are applied.
What is the likely cause of the problem? - CORRECT ANSWER -A broken shoe hold-down spring or pin
Wheel speed sensors: - CORRECT ANSWER -send an A/C signal to the control module
Which of the following incorrect service procedures will cause brake lock up? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Master Cylinder push rod adjusted too long
During a road test, you find that when normal breaking pressure is applied the pedal slowly goes to the
floor. What is the likely cause of this problem? - CORRECT ANSWER -A leaking master cylinder primary
piston seal.
Before replacing a hydralic brake hose on an ABS equipped vehicle, you should first: - CORRECT ANSWER -
relieve brake system pressure according to manufacturer procedures
When would the pump motor be activated in an anti-lcok brake system with traction assist? - CORRECT
ANSWER -when brake pedal pulsates
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