SOS brake & braking
system Questions &
Answers(LATEST
UPDATE 2024)
In a single anchor bendix drum type rear brake - ANSWER the secondary lining is longer than the primary
Compared to the secondary shoe lining areas of drum brakes, the primary shoe lining area is: - ANSWER
smaller and goes toward the front of the car
During a brake overhaul, you notice that the brake fluid seems to be very dirty and dark in color. What
should you do? - ANSWER flush the system before the new parts are installed
In order to bleed the system on a vehicle equipped with power brakes: - ANSWER None of the above
Which of the following could be a symptom of over-torqued lug nuts? - 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: - ANSWER RR, LR, RF, LF
, In disc brake caliper assemblies, the "square cut seal" is usually located: - ANSWER In the caliper piston
bore
When performing a caliper overhaul, what would you use to remove the pistons from the calipers? -
ANSWER Compressed air
Sliding caliper disc brake pads are kept in adjustment by the - ANSWER Square cut piston seal
A cracked or torn vacuum diaphragm in a power booster would likely cause: - ANSWER Hard pedal with
very high effort required
When the brakes are applied on a car with disc-drum brakes, a vibration or pulsating movement is felt.
What can cause this problem? - ANSWER A rotor thickness variation
While test driving a car, the mechanic finds that the right front brake "grabs". The most likely cause of
this problem is: - ANSWER Brake fluid or grease on the brake linings.
Which of the following is a quick way to determine whether the master cylinder is bad? There are no
external leaks in the system. - ANSWER Pump up the brake pedal, then hold it firm. If the pedal slowly
drops to the floor, the master cylinder is bad.
You are rebuilding a master cylinder. What should you use to lubricate the internal parts? - ANSWER
Brake fluid
Which of the following is the most likely cause of low fluid level in the master cylinder? - ANSWER Worn
brake pads and linings
After drum brakes have been applied and released, the brake fluid returns to the master cylinder
reservoir. What causes it to return? - ANSWER Brake shoe return springs
Which of the following describes the correct sequence for bleeding brake lines on most front wheel drive
vehicles? - ANSWER RR,LR, RF, LF
system Questions &
Answers(LATEST
UPDATE 2024)
In a single anchor bendix drum type rear brake - ANSWER the secondary lining is longer than the primary
Compared to the secondary shoe lining areas of drum brakes, the primary shoe lining area is: - ANSWER
smaller and goes toward the front of the car
During a brake overhaul, you notice that the brake fluid seems to be very dirty and dark in color. What
should you do? - ANSWER flush the system before the new parts are installed
In order to bleed the system on a vehicle equipped with power brakes: - ANSWER None of the above
Which of the following could be a symptom of over-torqued lug nuts? - 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: - ANSWER RR, LR, RF, LF
, In disc brake caliper assemblies, the "square cut seal" is usually located: - ANSWER In the caliper piston
bore
When performing a caliper overhaul, what would you use to remove the pistons from the calipers? -
ANSWER Compressed air
Sliding caliper disc brake pads are kept in adjustment by the - ANSWER Square cut piston seal
A cracked or torn vacuum diaphragm in a power booster would likely cause: - ANSWER Hard pedal with
very high effort required
When the brakes are applied on a car with disc-drum brakes, a vibration or pulsating movement is felt.
What can cause this problem? - ANSWER A rotor thickness variation
While test driving a car, the mechanic finds that the right front brake "grabs". The most likely cause of
this problem is: - ANSWER Brake fluid or grease on the brake linings.
Which of the following is a quick way to determine whether the master cylinder is bad? There are no
external leaks in the system. - ANSWER Pump up the brake pedal, then hold it firm. If the pedal slowly
drops to the floor, the master cylinder is bad.
You are rebuilding a master cylinder. What should you use to lubricate the internal parts? - ANSWER
Brake fluid
Which of the following is the most likely cause of low fluid level in the master cylinder? - ANSWER Worn
brake pads and linings
After drum brakes have been applied and released, the brake fluid returns to the master cylinder
reservoir. What causes it to return? - ANSWER Brake shoe return springs
Which of the following describes the correct sequence for bleeding brake lines on most front wheel drive
vehicles? - ANSWER RR,LR, RF, LF
