, State Break certification
Which of these could NOT be caused by a kinked or binding Parking Brake Cable? - ANSWER A. Failure of
Parking Brake to Release
B. Cause Brake Warning Light to stay on
C. Failure of Parking Brake to Apply
D. Prevent operation of the Service Brakes <<<
Which of these is true about parking brakes? - ANSWER A. They always operate the 'drive' wheels
B. They operate all four brakes on four-wheel drive vehicles
C. They operate separately from service brakes <<<
D. They operate only the left side brakes
How does the FMVSS require that the vehicle be positioned for checking parking brake operation? -
ANSWER A. On a flat and level surface
B. Parallel to a curb
C. On a 30 degree slope <<<
D. On a 15 degree slope
Which of these is NOT a type of Disc Parking Brake? - ANSWER A. Ball and Ramp
B. Roll and Lock <<<
C. Drum-in-Hat
D. Screw and Nut
To inspect an Integral Parking Brake you must: - ANSWER A. Use a Borescope
B. Remove the Steering Knuckle
C. It is a sealed system, inspection is not possible
D. Disassemble the Caliper <<<
, When adjusting a Parking Brake, what is the final step you should take? - ANSWER A. Check the cables
for kinks or binding
B. Clean the friction surfaces
C. Use the Parking Brake to stop the vehicle from a speed of 15 mph
D. Make sure the brakes don't drag when the Parking Brake is released
a.k.a parallelism* <<<
A spongy brake pedal can result from ______ - ANSWER A. An improperly adjusted master cylinder push
rod
B. Too much pedal free height
C. A bent master cylinder push rod
D. Air trapped in the brake system <<<
Front wheel drive vehicles typically use ________ - ANSWER A. Diagonally Split brake systems <<<
B. Side to side brake systems
C. Front/Rear split brake systems
D. Equal numbers of each
Based on signals from the wheel speed sensors, the ABS controller causes the control valve assembly to
________ - ANSWER A. Maintain hydraulic pressure
B. All of the choices are correct <<<
C. Release hydraulic pressure
D. Increase brake pressure
What percentage of the braking force comes from the rear brakes in a typical front wheel drive vehicle? -
ANSWER A. 30 <<<
B. 70
C. 50
D. 10